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“Neurotic identity crises come when our defense mechanisms have been too successful and we're encapsulated in the fortress we have constructed with nothing to refresh us in our solitary confinement. So we play the old movies with their stale fears and their unrealistic hopes until we become bored enough to risk disarmament and engagement.”

Quote by Sam Keen

Book:What to do when you're bored and blue

Work

What to do when you're bored and blue

This book offers a variety of activities and strategies to help readers combat boredom and improve their mood. more

Author

Sam Keen, born in 1931, is a renowned American author whose works span across philosophy, psychology, religion, and anthropology, enjoying great popularity among readers. more

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