Allowing Quote by Pema Chodron
“Compassion practice is daring. It involves learning to relax and allowing ourselves to move gently toward what scares us.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Places That Scare You”, 2001
Compassion requires courage to face fear gently and move toward it with kindness.
In simple terms: Compassion is brave and gentle.
Key Takeaway
Embrace fear with kindness.
Themes
compassion
courage
fear
mindfulness
growth
Mood
calm
encouraging
Type
spiritual
self‑help
When to use this quote
- Therapy
- conflict resolution
- personal growth workshops
- parenting
Key Concepts
Buddhist psychology
emotional intelligence
spiritual practice
Questions to Reflect On
- What fear can you approach compassionately?
- How does gentle action change fear?
A Different Perspective
It may underestimate the difficulty of confronting deep trauma.
