Inevitable Quote by Anonymous
“Pain is inevitable, suffering is not.”
About This Quote
Distinguishes between unavoidable pain and optional suffering.
In simple terms: Pain happens; suffering is a choice.
Key Takeaway
Choose to reduce suffering.
Themes
pain
suffering
mindfulness
Mood
calming
insightful
Type
self-help
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal health
- stress management
Key Concepts
Buddhism
cognitive therapy
Questions to Reflect On
- What thoughts turn pain into suffering?
- How can mindfulness lessen suffering?
![“Pain in life is inevitable but suffering is not. Pain is what the world does to you, suffering is what you do to yourself [by the way you think about the 'pain' you receive]. Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. [You can always be grateful that the pain is not worse in quality, quantity…” quote by Gautama Buddha](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/faa/gautama-buddha-163_be-grateful_pain-in-life-is-inevitable-but-suffering_611620.jpg)
![“Even when lightning flashes inside them [clouds], we say they are only clouds and turn our attention to the next meal, next pain, next breath, the next page. This is how we go on.” quote by Sidney Sheldon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7ac/sidney-sheldon-7520_carry-on_even-when-lightning-flashes-inside-them_6003.jpg)
