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Glorious Quote by Pema Chodron

“Life is glorious, but life is also wretched. It is both...Life is glorious, but life is also wretched. It is both.” quote by Pema Chodron
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“Life is glorious, but life is also wretched. It is both...Life is glorious, but life is also wretched. It is both.”

Pema Chodron

About This Quote

Source Book: The Places That Scare You, Pema Chodron, 2001

Life contains both joy and suffering; embracing both leads to authentic experience.

In simple terms: Life is both wonderful and painful.

Key Takeaway

Accept the duality of existence.

Themes

suffering joy acceptance

Mood

balanced empathetic

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • spiritual practice
  • relationships
  • grief

Key Concepts

dualism mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What aspects of your life feel both beautiful and painful?
  • How can you honor both sides?
A Different Perspective

Focusing only on joy ignores necessary growth.

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