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26 January
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what does block out the world mean in this context.
while i was reading something i came across this sentence.
That’s why you leave the windows open. You don’t know how to be alone with yourself.And if you block out the world, there you’d be.
what does block out the world mean in this context.
while i was reading something i came across this sentence.
That’s why you leave the windows open. You don’t know how to be alone with yourself.And if you block out the world, there you’d be.
while i was reading something i came across this sentence.
That’s why you leave the windows open. You don’t know how to be alone with yourself.And if you block out the world, there you’d be.
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"Block out the world"- Distance yourself from the world, i.e. Distance yourself from society/friends/family.
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