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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.” quote by Rachel Joyce
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““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.””

Rachel Joyce

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.

Key Takeaway

Accept and work around discomfort.

Themes

resilience adaptation pain management

Mood

reflective pragmatic

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • chronic illness
  • grief
  • work stress
  • relationship conflict

Key Concepts

psychology habit formation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize when you’re avoiding pain?
  • What strategies help you address pain directly?
A Different Perspective

Pain may be ignored, leading to unresolved issues.

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