((Ziggy))
I think I know what you mean. For the longest time I kept thinking (and still do sometimes) that staying alive was good enough--that "getting better" wasn't necessary. But I did come to the realization that if I don't want to get better I won't. Period. But that's just me and I change my mind frequently.
You know, if you really, really want something it is easier to achieve than if you don't really want it. You kind of have to buy into the goal. Anyway, I think that's what they mean.
I'm not sure if I believe its a universal truth because sometimes we heal through the power of our unconscious when those things that are in the conscious are too difficult to bear.
Feel better.
Peace