Whatever you resist you become. If you resist anger, you…
“Whatever you resist you become. If you resist anger, you are always angry. If you resist sadness, you are always sad. If you resist suffering, you are always suffering. If you resist confusion,you are always confused. We think that we resist certain states because they are there, but actually they are there because we resist them.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Resisting emotions creates the very experience we seek to avoid, perpetuating suffering.
In simple terms: Resisting feelings makes them stronger.
Key Takeaway
Allow feelings without judgment.
Themes
mindfulness
emotion
acceptance
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
spiritual
psychological
When to use this quote
- therapy
- stress management
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
psychological resistance
non‑attachment
Questions to Reflect On
- How does acceptance change emotional intensity?
- What practices help reduce resistance?
A Different Perspective
Some may view resistance as protective.