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“We use mindfulness to observe the way we cling to pleasant experiences & push away unpleasant ones.” quote by Sharon Salzberg
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“We use mindfulness to observe the way we cling to pleasant experiences & push away unpleasant ones.”

Sharon Salzberg

About This Quote

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

Mindfulness reveals our tendency to cling to pleasure and reject discomfort, highlighting a bias toward comfort.

In simple terms: Mindfulness shows our comfort bias.

Key Takeaway

Observe and balance pleasure and discomfort.

Themes

mindfulness psychology balance

Mood

calm introspective

Type

educational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • therapy
  • personal development
  • stress management

Key Concepts

attachment theory cognitive bias

Questions to Reflect On

  • What comforts do you cling to?
  • How can you welcome discomfort?
A Different Perspective

Awareness alone doesn’t change habit patterns.

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