Comparison frames life as a zero-sum game, erodes self-worth, intensifies fears, while holding opposites creates a transcendent pause revealing freer responses.
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"Each time," Sanjay said mournfully, "I failed." This repeated experience led to significant distress, culminating in a disconnection from his personal interests and social life.
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In his central work, Finding Myself, Chen boldly mixes elements of Asian folklore with provocative depictions of sexual expression, creating a striking contrast between the traditional and the transgressive.