Alive Quote by Pema Chodron
“Resistance to unwanted circumstances has the power to keep those circumstances alive and well for a very long time.”
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.
Face discomfort to dissolve it.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationship conflicts
- health issues
- career stagnation
- personal habits
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What discomfort are you avoiding?
- How might facing it change the situation?
Change requires confronting, not just ignoring, the issue.