The way in which people keep from growing and becoming is by doing and escaping into either the past or the future. They engage in what Whitaker calls metaliving. From this stance, Whitaker might say:

A. “Start each day in centered meditation. It gets you oriented toward the present, and then periodically do yoga as a way of experiencing your body in the here and now.”
B. “You cannot get anywhere in life if you are self-absorbed. You have to get over yourself and connect with others.”
C. “Make full use of your five senses because they are the foundation of present experience and self-esteem.”
D. “Some people commit psychological suicide long before their bodies actually catch up to them.”


ANS: D

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