Care Quote by Eli Siegel
“There is a quality of murky grandeur we give ourselves in having our own feelings, recoiling, separate from other things... To feel that we can care for ourselves without seeing our feelings as objects, and liking them as objects, is to be wrong about our care for ourselves.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Art of Self‑Compassion, Eli Siegel, 1973
We often treat our emotions as detached objects, which distorts true self‑care; genuine care means experiencing feelings without objectifying them.
In simple terms: Don’t turn feelings into objects; truly accept them.
Key Takeaway
Accept emotions as they are, not as things to judge.
Themes
self‑care
emotion
authenticity
psychology
mindfulness
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
philosophical
psychological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- personal journaling
- conflict resolution
- creative work
- mindful meditation
Key Concepts
objectification
self‑compassion
existential awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you experience emotions without labeling them?
- What does true self‑care look like for you?
A Different Perspective
Treating feelings as objects can lead to avoidance and shallow self‑understanding.
