Aggression Quote by Pema Chodron
“Underneath our ordinary lives, underneath all the talking we do, all the moving we do, all the thoughts in our minds, there's a fundamental groundlessness. It's there bubbling along all the time. We experience it as restlessness and edginess. We experience it as fear. It motivates passion, aggression, ignorance, jealousy, and pride, but we never get down to the essence of it.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: The Power of Now, Pema Chodron, 2015
Our minds are constantly unsettled by a deep sense of emptiness that appears as restlessness, fear, and negative emotions, yet it is the underlying condition of all experience.
In simple terms: A hidden emptiness fuels our thoughts and feelings.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and sit with the groundlessness.
Themes
mindfulness
psychology
spirituality
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- therapy
- stress reduction
- creative work
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
emptiness
groundlessness
emotional triggers
Questions to Reflect On
- How does acknowledging groundlessness change your emotional reactions?
- What practices help you stay present amid restlessness?
A Different Perspective
It can be overwhelming to confront emptiness directly.
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