Quote by George Saunders

The scariest thought in the world is that someday I'll wake up and realize I've been sleepwalking through my life: underappreciating the people I love, making the same hurtful mistakes over and over, a slave to neuroses, fear, and the habitual.

The scariest thought in the world is that someday I'll wake

Summary

This quote highlights the fear of living without conscious awareness and intentionality. It suggests that the scariest realization is waking up one day to the notion of having sleepwalked through life, missing out on appreciating loved ones, repeating harmful actions, and being controlled by fears and unhealthy patterns. It emphasizes the importance of actively engaging in life, nurturing relationships, learning from mistakes, and striving to break free from negative habits and insecurities.

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Fear

By George Saunders

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