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But we don’t have to close down when we feel…

“But we don’t have to close down when we feel groundlessness in any form. Instead, we can turn toward it and say, “This is what freedom from fixed mind feels like. This is what freedom from closed-heartedness feels like. This is what unbiased, unfettered goodness feels like. Maybe I’ll get curious…” quote by Pema Chödrön
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““But we don’t have to close down when we feel groundlessness in any form. Instead, we can turn toward it and say, “This is what freedom from fixed mind feels like. This is what freedom from closed-heartedness feels like. This is what unbiased, unfettered goodness feels like. Maybe I’ll get curious and see if I can go beyond my resistance and experience the goodness.” Buddhism holds””

Pema Chödrön

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Embracing feelings of emptiness as freedom allows openness, curiosity, and compassionate action beyond resistance.

In simple terms: Seeing emptiness as freedom opens the heart.

Key Takeaway

Welcome uncertainty as a chance for growth.

Themes

freedom emptiness mindfulness

Mood

calm hopeful

Type

spiritual inspirational

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • creative work
  • conflict resolution
  • personal crisis

Key Concepts

non‑attachment compassion curiosity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you turn groundlessness into creative freedom?
  • What practices help you stay curious amid fear?
A Different Perspective

Uncertainty can also cause anxiety or paralysis if not balanced.

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