"Cynicism: [is not only] an intellectual position. It’s an emotional defense mechanism. If you expect the worst, you’ll never be disappointed. If you assume everything is corrupt, you can’t be betrayed.
But this protection comes at a terrible price. The cynic builds emotional armor that also functions as a prison, keeping out not just pain but also possibility, connection, and growth."
https://www.joanwestenberg.com/we-dont-need-more-cynics-we-need-more-builders/
Mike Taylor /
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2025-01-14 09:00:26
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