Like me, you probably know people who are resistant to change. They’re often folks who refuse to take a realistic look at themselves. They live their lives in magical thinking mode.

Money will appear without effort.
The bills will be paid without their having to work.
Their art will be discovered without them refining it.

I was talking with someone shut down
close up
don’t let people in
be human
we are all in the same boat
you’re talking to yourself–notice tone of voice
gentle compassion
old stuck patterns
human race shares
must be kind to ourselves