"The range of what we think and do is limited by what we fail to notice. And because we fail to notice that we fail to notice, there is little we can do to change; until we notice how failing to notice shapes our thoughts and deeds"
- R. D. Laing
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This quote by R. D. Laing speaks to the concept that our ideas and actions are restricted by what we fail to recognize. We typically stop working to acknowledge the impact of our lack of awareness, and this can prevent us from making significant changes in our lives. Laing suggests that till we end up being mindful of how our absence of awareness forms our thoughts and actions, we will remain restricted in our potential. This quote motivates us to take an action back and reflect on how our lack of awareness may be restricting us. By acknowledging our absence of awareness, we can start to make changes that will open up new possibilities and assist us reach our full potential.
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