The simple answer is lack of mindfulness on two…

The simple answer is lack of mindfulness on two levels. The first is lacking the self-awareness to even Realize that there is An issue it takes a real hit to the ego and a lowering of one psychological defenses to admit to yourself that something is wrong with you and you have to change. Change is hard. It is much easier to just blame others for life Circumstances.

— from Who Is Flying (Self, Nature & Nurture)

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