Fear Quote by Henepola Gunaratana
““Don’t think about your problems during your practice. Push them aside very gently. Take a break from all that worrying and planning. Let your meditation be a complete vacation. Trust yourself, trust your own ability to deal with these issues later, using the energy and freshness of mind that you built up during your meditation. Trust yourself this way and it will actually occur. Don””
About This Quote
Source Book: Mindfulness in Plain English, 1994
During meditation, set aside worries gently, allowing the mind to rest and recharge, trusting it will handle issues later.
In simple terms: Let meditation be a mental vacation, postponing problems.
Key Takeaway
Meditate, then tackle problems with fresh energy.
Themes
mindfulness
self‑trust
stress relief
Mood
calm
focused
hopeful
Type
advice
mindfulness
self‑help
When to use this quote
- pre‑work stress
- exam anxiety
- creative block
- daily overwhelm
Key Concepts
meditation practice
mental reset
focus
energy renewal
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you apply the calm gained in meditation to a specific problem?
- What prevents you from fully letting go during practice?
A Different Perspective
May not fully resolve deep‑rooted issues without later action.
