It turned out this man worked for the Dalai Lama. And she…
“It turned out this man worked for the Dalai Lama. And she said gently-that they believe when a lot of things start going wrong all at once, it is to protect something big and lovely that is trying to get itself born-and that this something needs for you to be distracted so that it can be born as perfectly as possible.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Distractions can be a protective process allowing something larger to emerge.
In simple terms: Being distracted may help a greater purpose develop.
Embrace pauses as part of growth.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- creative projects
- life transitions
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does your current distraction teach you?
- Can you balance focus with necessary pauses?
Distraction can also prevent needed action.