Clear Quote by Sheldon B. Kopp
“When a patient says he feels stuck and confused, and through good intentions he struggles to become loose and clear, he only remains chronically trapped in the mire of his own stubbornness. If instead he will go with where he is, only then is there hope. If he will let himself get deeply into the experience of being stuck, only then will he reclaim that part of himself that is holding him. Only if he will give up trying to control his thinking, and let himself sink into his confusion, only then will things become clear. (64)”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Therapy, Sheldon B. Kopp, 1975
True healing comes from accepting and fully experiencing difficulty rather than trying to force a quick fix, allowing deeper insight to emerge.
In simple terms: Accept difficulty to find clarity.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the stuck feeling.
Themes
acceptance
self‑awareness
psychology
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
therapeutic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- personal crisis
- creative block
- stress management
Key Concepts
mindfulness
resilience
inner work
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you stay present with discomfort?
- What does “letting go” look like for you?
A Different Perspective
If one resists the feeling, insight may never surface.
![“We have no clear ideas of the agency of [demonic] spirits, nor is it necessary. The Scripture says little to satisfy our curiosity; but tells us plainly that he is always watching us, and desiring to sift us as wheat. I believe we give him no more than his due, when we charge him with having a…” quote by John Newton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c75/john-newton-6629_abundance_we-have-no-clear-ideas-of-the-agency-of_2907.jpg)
