It's like a mother, when the baby is crying, she picks up…
“It's like a mother, when the baby is crying, she picks up the baby and she holds the baby tenderly in her arms. Your pain, your anxiety is your baby. You have to take care of it. You have to go back to yourself, to recognize the suffering in you, embrace the suffering, and you get a relief.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Emotions are like a baby that needs gentle attention; acknowledging and holding them with compassion brings relief.
In simple terms: Feelings need caring attention.
Key Takeaway
Practice compassionate self‑care.
Themes
mindfulness
compassion
emotional health
Mood
calm
healing
Type
spiritual
self‑help
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- stressful workday
- personal crisis
- meditation practice
Key Concepts
Psychology
Buddhist practice
self‑compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotion do you tend to avoid?
- How can you hold it gently?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring pain can worsen suffering.