"I have met my enemy, standing in front of the mirror." What are your thoughts on this quote?

Question

To further detail my ?, heres my response:
…and then I wonder, are unpleasant emotions…or being stuck in a state considered uncomfortable… only emotions felt during times when happiness’ absence is apparent?
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Maybe...we are simply the victims of our oh-so-dear reflections. Imprisoned, held back by nothing other than our thoughts.

Are we slaves to our own reasoning, conclusions, and assumptions?

**thanks for your thoughts ! :) **

wow, thanks for the answers so far, they're awesome

Answer 1

Sometimes I do think we are slaves to our own reasoning... but then I think this: Everything we do or have learned has been from someone else (our parents, teachers, books, etc.). So, are our beliefs really are own or someone elses? Perhaps we are not really slaves to our own reasoning, conclusions, and assumptions... perhaps we are slaves to society.

Answer 2

So often when we are held back from an achievment we tend to blame everything around us, before we realize that it isn't external issues to blame, but ourselves. Our own fears of accomplishment and the change that would come from it are what holds us back.

Answer 3

This just reinforces the famous quote which pertains to the idea that you are your own worst enemy.

Answer 4

To have fear from ones self is to be afraid of our emotions. thoughts. desires. dreams. to be afraid/fear of our minds thinking is a fear we can not release until we have the faith confidence .
Meeting your enemy , standing in front of a mirror will be the one who either keeps you from succeeding or makes you succeed.
you and you alone can make the difference.

Answer 5

Yes, the enemy is most often within, usually between our two ears.

Answer 6

It's true we can be our own worst critic or enemy at times. Get over it. Become your own best friend and take ownership of yourself.

Answer 7

I SEE exactly what you're talking about.