Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 day agoWhen Words Wander
Human communication often distorts messages because human memory reconstructs and reshapes information through cognitive and emotional filters during recall and sharing.
Beliefs give us a sense of stability. They help us make decisions, define our values, and navigate daily life. Yet every belief carries a hidden shadow: When we hold firmly to one idea, we unconsciously suppress its opposite. If you believe "I must be strong," you'll likely deny or hide your vulnerability. If you believe "I am unworthy," you may dismiss or suppress your strengths. Either way, clinging to one pole of thought pushes its opposite into the background, narrowing awareness and creating inner tension.