Dwell Quote by Kurt Elling
“If you start to dwell on your pain, the amount of pain will increase.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast interview with Kurt Elling, 2022
Focusing on pain amplifies it, making suffering larger than the original issue.
In simple terms: Dwelling on pain makes it worse.
Key Takeaway
Shift focus away from pain.
Themes
mindfulness
selfcare
psychology
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
advice
psychological
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- stress management
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
rumination
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you redirect attention when pain arises?
- What practices help reduce rumination?
A Different Perspective
Pain can be mitigated by acceptance, not just distraction.
