Falling Quote by Rachel Joyce
““The only difference is that I am getting used to the pain. It's like discovering a great hole in the ground. To begin with, you forget it's there and keep falling in. After a while, it's still there, but you learn to walk around it.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast, 2022
Pain becomes familiar, so we navigate around it instead of fighting it directly.
In simple terms: We adapt to pain by learning to avoid it.
Accept and work around discomfort.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- chronic illness
- grief
- work stress
- relationship conflict
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize when you’re avoiding pain?
- What strategies help you address pain directly?
Pain may be ignored, leading to unresolved issues.