Compassion Quote by Pema Chödrön
““We start by working with the monsters in our mind. Then we develop the wisdom and compassion to communicate sanely with the threats and fears of our daily life.””
About This Quote
Source Book: When Things Fall Apart, 1996
Encourages confronting inner fears (monsters) to develop compassion and clear communication.
In simple terms: Face inner fears to grow compassion.
Practice mindfulness toward personal challenges.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- therapy
- meditation
- conflict resolution
- personal development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What “monsters” dominate your thoughts?
- How can compassion transform fear?
May be difficult without guidance.