Buddhism Quote by Pema Chödrön
““Things falling apart is a kind of testing and also a kind of healing. We think that the point is to pass the test or to overcome the problem, but the truth is that things don’t really get solved. They come together and they fall apart. Then they come together again and fall apart again. It’s just like that. The healing comes from letting there be room for all of this to happen: room for grief, for relief, for misery, for joy.””
About This Quote
Source Book: When Things Fall Apart, Pema Chödrön, 1996
Life’s cycles of disruption and repair teach that healing arises from accepting both pain and joy, not from forcing resolution.
In simple terms: Healing comes from accepting cycles of loss and joy.
Key Takeaway
Allow space for all emotions.
Themes
resilience
acceptance
healing
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- relationship repair
- personal growth
- stress management
Key Concepts
Buddhist philosophy
impermanence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you create space for grief?
- What does it mean to heal without solving?
A Different Perspective
Healing may feel stagnant without active effort to integrate lessons.
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