“We may try to numb anger, but when we do we numb joy and pleasure on the world too. This numbing does not mean we stop having the feelings, it just stops us from being aware that we are having them. Those feelings are still churning away, tensing our bodies, writing unconscious scripts for us, storing up stuff to unload on to the world, on to our kids, but preferably on to our therapists. This numbness also inhibits the ability to have good relationships as well.”
Quote by Grayson Perry
Book:The Descent of Man
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The Descent of Man
Charles Darwin's 'The Descent of Man' delves into the evolutionary origins of human behavior, physiology, and intellect, drawing comparisons with other primates. The book is a comprehensive examination of the natural selection process and its impact on human development. more
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