what's wrong with you? Or what's wrong with me? Why does everything you know, and everything you've learned, confirm you in what you believed before? Whereas in my case, what I grew up with, and what I thought I believed, is chipped away a little and a little, a fragment then a piece and then a piece more. With every month that passes, the corners are knocked off the certainties of this world: and the next world too.
The quote reflects a deep introspection about understanding oneself and others. It raises questions about personal beliefs, experiences, and how they shape one’s perception of reality. The speaker compares their evolving beliefs to another's fixed convictions, highlighting a sense of dissonance between different perspectives. This creates a feeling of uncertainty and the struggle to reconcile one's changing views with the established ideas of those around them.
As time progresses, the speaker feels as if the solid foundations of their beliefs are being eroded bit by bit, leading to a sense of disillusionment. Each new experience seems to challenge their previous certainties, making them question not only the world around them but also their own understanding and faith in those beliefs. This ongoing process of questioning and re-evaluation reveals the complexity of personal growth and the often tumultuous journey of self-discovery.
