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“Resistance to unwanted circumstances has the power to keep those circumstances alive and well for a very long time.” quote by Pema Chodron
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“Resistance to unwanted circumstances has the power to keep those circumstances alive and well for a very long time.”

Pema Chodron

About This Quote

Source Book: When Things Fall Apart, Pema Chodron, 1996

Avoiding discomfort sustains the very problems we fear, because we never confront or release them.

In simple terms: Avoiding pain keeps problems alive.

Key Takeaway

Face discomfort to dissolve it.

Themes

acceptance mindfulness resilience

Mood

reflective calm

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • relationship conflicts
  • health issues
  • career stagnation
  • personal habits

Key Concepts

attachment avoidance psychological inertia

Questions to Reflect On

  • What discomfort are you avoiding?
  • How might facing it change the situation?
A Different Perspective

Change requires confronting, not just ignoring, the issue.

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