Mental Block: From Childhood Game to Social Crisis
When we were kids, my brother and I fought… hard. And, as my parents wouldn't allow knee drops, when we couldn't convince each other of our opinions or who was “right”, we would pull out our ultimate weapon...we'd call out Mental Block. And it was imperative to be the first to say it.
What did it mean: I can't hear you, I can't see you, what you're saying has no effect on me…you don't even exist.
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