Quote by William James

If you believe that feeling bad or worrying long enough will change a past or future event, then you are residing on another planet with a different reality system.


If you believe that feeling bad or worrying long enough will

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This quote suggests that if one believes that dwelling on negative emotions or worrying obsessively can alter the outcome of past or future events, they are disconnected from the reality experienced by others. It implies that excessive negative emotions do not have the power to change what has already happened or influence what is yet to come. The quote encourages individuals to acknowledge the limitations of their emotions and focus on accepting and navigating reality rather than attempting to alter it through negative thinking.

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