Part of every misery,” C. S. Lewis wrote, is “misery’s…
““Part of every misery,” C. S. Lewis wrote, is “misery’s shadow…the fact that you don’t merely suffer but have to keep on thinking about the fact that you suffer.””
About This Quote
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Suffering is compounded by overthinking, creating a mental shadow that prolongs misery.
In simple terms: Overthinking makes pain worse.
Practice mindful acceptance of pain.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- stress management
- therapy
- self‑care routines
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does rumination affect your daily life?
- What strategies reduce overthinking?
Mindfulness may not eliminate all distress.