Don’t feel bad about feeling bad. Don’t be frightened of…
““Don’t feel bad about feeling bad. Don’t be frightened of feeling afraid. Don’t be angry about getting angry. There is no need to give up when we are feeling depressed. Nor should we be dismayed at the grief which often accompanies the outgrowing of anything which needs outgrowing. We can be glad that our soul is speaking to us and pushing us onwards. We frequently need to persevere with a period of inner turmoil before the dust can settle and be swept out the door.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Emotions like sadness, fear, anger are natural; acknowledging them helps us persevere through inner turmoil.
In simple terms: Accept emotions to move forward.
Key Takeaway
Allow feelings, then keep going.
Themes
emotional health
resilience
self-awareness
growth
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
inspirational
self-help
When to use this quote
- therapy
- personal crisis
- creative blocks
Key Concepts
mindfulness
psychology
self-compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- What practices help you process emotions?
- How can you turn turmoil into growth?
A Different Perspective
Emotions can become overwhelming without support.