Meditation Quote by Sharon Salzberg
““Mindfulness practice helps create space between our actual experiences and the reflexive stories we tend to tell about them.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Real Happiness: The Power of Meditation, Sharon Salzberg, 2010
Mindfulness creates a mental gap between raw experience and the narratives we automatically generate, allowing clearer perception and choice.
In simple terms: Mindfulness separates experience from story.
Cultivate pause before reacting.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- stress reduction
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does creating space change your emotional reaction?
- What stories do you notice most often?
May not eliminate all automatic thoughts, only creates awareness.