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“If you keep telling the same sad small story. You will keep living the same sad small life.” quote by Jean Houston
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“If you keep telling the same sad small story. You will keep living the same sad small life.”

Jean Houston

About This Quote

Source Lecture: The Institute for Applied Meditation, 2008

Repeating a negative narrative sustains a corresponding limited life, urging change in storytelling.

In simple terms: Bad stories create bad lives.

Key Takeaway

Rewrite your narrative for a better life.

Themes

storytelling mindset growth self-improvement habit formation

Mood

inspirational hopeful

Type

self-help psychological

When to use this quote

  • therapy sessions
  • coaching
  • journaling
  • educational workshops

Key Concepts

cognitive reframing psychology personal development

Questions to Reflect On

  • What story are you telling yourself?
  • How can you break the cycle of negativity?
A Different Perspective

Changing stories is hard without support.

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