And love Quote by Pema Chodron
“It has a lot to do with developing patience, not with the check-out person so much, but with your own pain that arises, the rawness and the vulnerability, and sending some kind of warmth and love to that rawness and soreness. I think that's how we have to practice.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Places That Scare You by Pema Chodron, 2015
Patience grows by meeting personal pain with compassion, not by external frustrations.
In simple terms: Meet your own pain with love.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner compassion.
Themes
patience
compassion
self‑care
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- personal crises
- stressful interactions
- daily mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
mindfulness
vulnerability
emotional regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you turn personal pain into compassion?
- What practices help you stay present with vulnerability?
A Different Perspective
May be hard to feel warmth toward deep suffering.
