We are identifying with what is passing so fear comes. We…
“We are identifying with what is passing so fear comes. We are trying to make steady and permanent what is by nature impermanent.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
We cling to fleeting things, causing fear; we try to make impermanent things permanent.
In simple terms: Clinging to change causes fear.
Embrace impermanence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- career changes
- health goals
- personal loss
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you let go of?
- How does acceptance reduce anxiety?
Attempting to control change can lead to frustration.