Emotional Quote by Pema Chodron
“Once you create a self-justifying storyline, your emotional entrapment within it quadruples.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: Dharma Center, 2015
Self‑justifying stories trap us emotionally, multiplying suffering
In simple terms: Stories we tell ourselves can deepen pain
Question and release self‑justifying narratives
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- journaling
- cognitive reframing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What story are you holding onto?
- How can you let go of self‑justification?
Changing narratives can be challenging without guidance