True people of welcome will attempt to penetrate this darkness within themselves. But the self-deceit inherent in introspection means that much within our hearts will remain dark and impenetrable. This darkness will continue to unconsciously influence our emotions, judgments, and behavior. In short, the only way forward for people of hospitality will be the assumption that they are psychologically compromised in various ways even when they don’t feel compromised! This skeptical stance toward the self may be the most important insight produced by our psychological approach.
