Afflictions Quote by Om Swami
““First, anything that afflicts the inner being is a disease. The inner being is the one that experiences pain and pleasure, joy and sorrow; the one that is the essence of your life. The state of your physical health and the state of your mental health both affect the inner being. Second, disease is a force and not matter. Both diseases and afflictions arise out of resistance. The body of a person who suffers from hay fever,””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Life, Om Swami, 2020
Inner suffering is a disease of the mind‑body, arising from resistance and affecting overall health.
In simple terms: Inner pain is a disease caused by resistance.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and release resistance to heal.
Themes
health
mind‑body
resistance
well‑being
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- stress management
- chronic illness coping
- meditation practice
- emotional regulation
Key Concepts
psychosomatic
holistic health
inner being
Questions to Reflect On
- How does resistance manifest in your daily life?
- What practices help you ease inner tension?
A Different Perspective
Disease is also influenced by external factors beyond inner resistance.
![“So I told [the doctor] about my hay fever, which used to rage just in summertime but now simmers the year round, and he listened listlessly as though it were a cock and bull story; and we sat there for a few minutes and neither of us was interested in the other's nose, but after a while he poked a…” quote by E.B. White](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/64d/e-b-white-2-8829_medicine_so-i-told-the-doctor-about-my-hay-fever_785648.jpg)
![“As Christians, if sin were the reason for our afflictions, then we should all be in ICU" ~ R. Alan Woods [2012]” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b9d/r-alan-woods-1455_afflictions_as-christians-if-sin-were-the-reason-for_343184.jpg)
