Quote by Michael Sheen

I find increasingly that the more extreme are the things going on in your life, the more cultural reference points fail you. More mythical reference points actually help, and you realise that's what myths are for. It's for human beings to process their experience in extremis.

I find increasingly that the more extreme are the things goi

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This quote suggests that when facing extreme experiences in life, cultural reference points and common understanding may become inadequate. Instead, the individual finds solace in mythical reference points as they offer a better means of processing and comprehending these intense experiences. Myths serve as tools for human beings to make sense of and navigate through challenging and extreme situations, helping to provide meaning and understanding in times of uncertainty.

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