The porcupine dilemma made famous by German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer is a beautiful metaphor for how we choose to go through the world and relate to others, in a quest to master the intricate balance of protective self-containment and the vulnerability necessary for the warmth of true intimacy. Elizabeth Gilbert discussed the principle. I can totally relate!
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Thursday, February 23, 2012
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