Acceptance Quote by Augusten Burroughs
“Acceptance, when it comes, arrives in waves: Listen with your chest. You will feel a pendulum swing within you, favoring one direction or another. And that is your answer. The answer is always inside your chest. The right choice weighs more. That's how you know. It causes you to lean in its direction.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Running with Scissors, 1999
Listening to inner physical sensations reveals the true direction of our choices, guiding us toward the right decision.
In simple terms: Your body tells you which choice feels right.
Key Takeaway
Trust bodily intuition when deciding.
Themes
intuition
decision‑making
self‑awareness
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career crossroads
- relationship choices
- creative projects
- health decisions
Key Concepts
embodied cognition
psychological alignment
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate genuine intuition from fear?
- When have you ignored a bodily signal and regretted it?
A Different Perspective
Physical cues can be misleading if emotions dominate rational thought.
