Bores Quote by Anne Lamott
“The depth of the feeling continued to surprise and threaten me, but each time it hit again and I bore it...I would discover that it hadn't washed me away.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Travel: A Spiritual Journey by Anne Lamott, 1995
Repeated emotional waves can feel threatening, yet they never fully overwhelm; they reveal resilience.
In simple terms: Emotions return but don’t destroy you.
Accept and endure feelings.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- grief
- healing
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond when pain resurfaces?
- What practices help you stay grounded?
Emotions may still cause lingering distress.