Meditation Quote by Sharon Salzberg
“We use mindfulness to observe the way we cling to pleasant experiences & push away unpleasant ones.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: Mindfulness workshop, 2018
Mindfulness reveals our tendency to cling to pleasure and reject discomfort, highlighting a bias toward comfort.
In simple terms: Mindfulness shows our comfort bias.
Key Takeaway
Observe and balance pleasure and discomfort.
Themes
mindfulness
psychology
balance
Mood
calm
introspective
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- therapy
- personal development
- stress management
Key Concepts
attachment theory
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- What comforts do you cling to?
- How can you welcome discomfort?
A Different Perspective
Awareness alone doesn’t change habit patterns.
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