An emotion does not cause pain. Resistance or suppression…
““An emotion does not cause pain. Resistance or suppression of emotion causes pain.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Pain arises from resisting emotions, not from the emotions themselves.
In simple terms: Suppressing feelings causes pain.
Allow emotions to flow without judgment.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- stress
- grief
- anger
- relationships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotions do you tend to suppress?
- How can you practice non‑judgmental awareness?
Some emotions may still be painful even when accepted.