Bad thing Quote by Emily Esfahani Smith
““In life there will be good things and bad things,’ ” he realized, “ ‘and you can try to pull in all of the good things and push away all of the bad things, but everything will change anyway, so just let go.’ Once I did, there was no pushing or pulling anymore. I could just be with my experience, and that left me with a deep sense of equanimity.””
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Power of Meaning” by Emily Esfahani Smith, 2017
Letting go of control and accepting impermanence brings equanimity, freeing us from constant effort to manipulate outcomes.
In simple terms: Releasing control yields inner peace.
Key Takeaway
Practice acceptance to achieve calm.
Themes
acceptance
impermanence
equanimity
mindfulness
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- stress management
- meditation
- grief counseling
Key Concepts
non‑attachment
psychological resilience
spiritual growth
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you cling to that causes tension?
- How can you cultivate surrender?
A Different Perspective
Attachment to outcomes can cause suffering if ignored.
