There's so much of our psychological makeup which is impermissible for us to explore because it's inappropriate or perverse or scary. I'm interested in exploring that in myself. I try to be honest with myself about everything that I feel. I'm not saying I'm able to do that all the time, but it's something I'm interested in.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the importance of self-exploration and honesty about one's feelings, even when those feelings are uncomfortable.
Annette Bening's quote highlights the complexities of human psychology and the instinctive avoidance of certain emotions or thoughts deemed inappropriate or frightening. She expresses a desire to confront these feelings within herself, recognizing that while complete honesty about one's inner life can be challenging, it is a worthwhile and intriguing pursuit. This pursuit of self-awareness fosters a deeper understanding of oneself, urging others to embrace their hidden thoughts and emotions.
In practice
In a psychological seminar discussing the importance of self-reflection, this quote can highlight how confronting uncomfortable feelings can lead to personal growth.
I remember hearing someone say that good acting is more about taking off a mask than putting one on, and in movie acting, certainly that's true. With the camera so close, you can see right down into your soul, hopefully. So being able to do that in a way is terrifying, and in another way, truly liberating. And I like that about it.
When I look at women, older than I am, in their 50s, 60, 70s, 80s, and I see women that I admire, I think, 'Oh, I get it; that's how I'm going to be.' I'm not scared. I want to be that.
I always tried to be correct, not politically correct.
The merest accident of microgeography had meant that the first man to hear the voice of Om, and who gave Om his view of humans, was a shepherd and not a goatherd. They have quite different ways of looking at the world, and the whole of history might have been different. For sheep are stupid, and have to be driven. But goats are intelligent, and need to be led.
The freedom now desired by many is not freedom to do and dare but freedom from care and worry.
ATHENA: You wish to be called righteous rather than act right. [...] I say, wrong must not win by technicalities.
You cannot escape the results of your thoughts. Whatever your present environment may be, you will fall, remain or rise with your thoughts, your vision, your ideal. You will become as small as your controlling desire; as great as your dominant aspiration.
Death is not the opposite of life, but a part of it.
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