Awareness Quote by Geneen Roth
“Our work is not to change what you do, but to witness what you do with enough awareness, enough curiosity, enough tenderness that the lies and old decisions upon which the compulsion is based become apparent and fall away. When you no longer believe that eating will save your life when you feel exhausted or overwhelmed or lonely, you will stop. When you believe in yourself more than you believe in food, you will stop using food as if it were your only chance at not falling apart. When the shape of your body no longer matches the shape of your beliefs, the weight disappears.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Inner Hunger, Geneen Roth, 1990
Encourages mindful awareness of eating habits, urging self‑compassion and belief in self over food to transform body and mind.
In simple terms: Mindful self‑compassion changes eating.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate awareness and self‑trust.
Themes
self‑awareness
compassion
mindful eating
body image
Mood
reflective
supportive
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- nutritional counseling
- personal reflection
- support groups
Key Concepts
psychology
behavior change
self‑esteem
Questions to Reflect On
- What beliefs about food limit you?
- How can you nurture self‑trust daily?
A Different Perspective
Change requires sustained practice, not just insight.
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