Accepted Quote by Lesley Hazleton
“Suffering, once accepted, loses its edge, for the terror of it lessens, and what remains is generally far more manageable than we had imagined.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Gift of Fear? Actually source unknown
Accepting suffering reduces its power, making it more manageable than imagined.
In simple terms: Accepting pain makes it less scary.
Embrace pain to lessen its grip.
Themes
Mood
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When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- grief counseling
- personal crisis
- daily stress
- chronic illness
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does acceptance change your experience of pain?
- Can you separate feeling from suffering?
Acceptance may not eliminate underlying causes, only the emotional reaction.