--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: That could be applied to whatever you…" description: "\"That could be applied to whatever you feel. Maybe anger is your thing. You just go out of control and you see red, and the next thing you know you're y..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dca/pema-ch-dr-n-327_accepting_that-could-be-applied-to-whatever-you-fe_1733316.png" --- # That could be applied to whatever you feel. Maybe anger is… ![“That could be applied to whatever you feel. Maybe anger is your thing. You just go out of control and you see red, and the next thing you know you're yelling or throwing something or hitting someone. At that time, begin to accept the fact that that's "enraged buddha." If you feel jealous, that's…” quote by Pema Chodron](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dca/pema-ch-dr-n-327_accepting_that-could-be-applied-to-whatever-you-fe_1733316.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dca/pema-ch-dr-n-327_accepting_that-could-be-applied-to-whatever-you-fe_1733316.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dca/pema-ch-dr-n-327_accepting_that-could-be-applied-to-whatever-you-fe_1733316.png) > “That could be applied to whatever you feel. Maybe anger is your thing. You just go out of control and you see red, and the next thing you know you're yelling or throwing something or hitting someone. At that time, begin to accept the fact that that's "enraged buddha." If you feel jealous, that's "jealous buddha." If you have indigestion, that's "buddha with heartburn." If you're happy, "happy buddha"; if bored, "bored buddha." In other words, anything that you can experience or think is worthy of compassion; anything you could think or feel is worthy of appreciation.” [Pema Chodron](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pema-ch-dr-n/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. All emotions, even intense ones, can be met with compassion and acceptance, seeing them as aspects of a larger enlightened presence. **In simple terms:** Treat every feeling with kindness. Key Takeaway Practice compassion toward all inner experiences. Themes mindfulness compassion emotions Mood calm reflective Type spiritual inspirational When to use this quote - stressful moments - conflict - jealousy - illness - joy Key Concepts Buddhist psychology acceptance Questions to Reflect On - How can you greet anger with compassion? - What practices help you see emotions as teachers? 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