Leaving the world of lies behind requires a "scorched earth" approach to your own ego. It means admitting that the comforts provided by these deceptions—the status, the easy answers, the shallow validation—are no longer worth the cost of your soul.
As you cast this final look, do not do so with anger. Look with the weary compassion of someone watching a play they’ve finally outgrown. The curtain is falling, and for the first time, you are stepping out of the theater and into the light. The Quiet After the Noise 5. The Last Time To Look On This World of Lies
When you stop caring how the world perceives your "success," the lie loses its power. Leaving the world of lies behind requires a