Compassion Quote by Pema Chodron
“Having compassion starts and ends with having compassion for all those unwanted parts of ourselves. The healing comes from letting there be room for all of this to happen: room for grief, for relief, for misery, for joy.”
About This Quote
Source Book: When Things Fall Apart, 1996
Compassion involves embracing all parts of ourselves, allowing space for every emotion to heal.
In simple terms: Accept all feelings to heal.
Key Takeaway
Make room for all emotions.
Themes
self‑acceptance
healing
mindfulness
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
spiritual
psychological
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- personal growth
- grief processing
- creative work
Key Concepts
Buddhist psychology
integrative therapy
Questions to Reflect On
- Which emotions have you excluded?
- How can you create safe space for them?
A Different Perspective
Some may resist confronting painful parts.
