Dr. Howell’s Reflections
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Our Private Thoughts Part 5
August 22, 2025
Some of our private thoughts are pure fantasy. We imagine lives different from our own. Perhaps we see ourselves in a paradise, surrounded by people we would never encounter in reality. Maybe we fantasize about having abilities we don’t possess or achieving things we haven’t yet accomplished. We might picture ourselves as heroes—or on the other hand, doing things we’d be judged for in the real world.
Our Private Thoughts Part 2
August 19, 2025
Fantasies are like private movies that play in our minds, often offering some form of emotional gratification. We rarely share them because they might invite misunderstanding, judgment, or even rejection.