"否定しているわけではない。私は自分が受け入れる現実を選んでいるだけだ。"
— Bill Watterson
Simplified Meaning:
Sometimes people choose to accept only parts of the truth that suit them while ignoring the rest. Think of when a person is told by a doctor to eat healthily and exercise more. They might decide to focus only on the part about eating healthy because they like food, but ignore the advice about exercising because they don't enjoy it. This means they are not completely rejecting the doctor's advice, just picking the parts they find easier or more agreeable. This way of thinking helps them feel better about their choices without confronting the full reality. However, it may prevent them from making the best decisions for their health. By being more open to all parts of reality, even the ones we don't like, we can improve and grow in a more complete way. For example, accepting both the need to eat healthily and to exercise can lead to a longer, healthier life. So, if someone wants to apply this idea, they should try to understand and accept the full picture of a situation. This might be hard at times, but facing the complete truth can help them make better decisions and live more honestly. Trying to see things as they really are, not just as we want them to be, is an important step toward personal growth.