We all remain who we are. But on the way to healing or…
“We all remain who we are. But on the way to healing or liberation we have to do what the Romans called agere contra: we have to act against the grain of our natural compulsions. This requires clear decisions. Because it does not happen by itself, it is in a way "unnatural" or "supernatural" . . . (we) simply have to cut loose now and then, and in the process . . . make mistakes.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Healing demands acting against natural habits, requiring deliberate, sometimes “unnatural,” choices and accepting mistakes.
In simple terms: Healing needs conscious, counter‑habit actions.
Key Takeaway
Take intentional steps beyond comfort.
Themes
spirituality
psychology
self‑growth
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
spiritual
self‑help
When to use this quote
- personal therapy
- addiction recovery
- life transitions
Key Concepts
habit change
discipline
mistakes
Questions to Reflect On
- What habit must you challenge now?
- How will you handle inevitable mistakes?
A Different Perspective
Change can be painful and unpredictable.