However, this progression of awareness pattern seems to have emerged. Shock is the first step in our journey of progressive awareness. There's no returning to the blissful ignorance of pre-awareness once we receive our first shock of reality. People won't live long in a state of shock. For almost all of us, denial is our first reaction to shock.
Denial is a sanctuary from shock.
Unfortunately, most people never leave denial. Living in denial robs us of peace of mind. Our conscience knows the nagging truth, and the anger keeps leaking in. It looks ugly and unprofitable. Hopeful anger is a powerful, driving force which can keep us working hard for years.