Dennis VickersLike a fire alarm going off in your ear, sulfur up your nose, mouth full of sour milk, reality is what it is — you deal with it.
About This Quote
This quote from the poet Robert Frost is a powerful reminder that reality is what it is. We can’t change reality, but we can change our reaction to it. This is the same as an alarm going off in your ear. You can ignore it or you can listen. It’s up to you.
Source: Between The Shadow And The Soul
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