Grows Quote by Martha Ostenso
“There is too much doing - too little being! When we begin to get strenuous, life begins to grow intolerable.”
About This Quote
Excessive activity without reflection leads to burnout; balance action with being to maintain well‑being.
In simple terms: Too much doing, too little being.
Balance action and being.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career pressure
- personal health
- creative work
- family life
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you create space for being?
- What practices restore balance?
Societal expectations push constant productivity.