The Wardrobe Door

The Wardrobe Door

C.S. Lewis’ Secret to Finding Your True Self

It's basically the opposite of what everyone else says.

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Aaron Earls
Jun 10, 2026
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Our culture is obsessed with discovering the “real you.” We’ve internalized so many platitudes like “follow your heart,” “find what makes you happy,” or “do what feels right.” You’ve got to be true to yourself, after all.

The idea feels like accepted, unquestioned wisdom, but C.S. Lewis challenged this line of thinking,…

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