Balancing act Quote by Shellen Lubin
““I think there is a place where hopefulness and hopelessness co-exist, one of my beloved contradictory co-existing realities (what others call a paradox, but paradoxes can be mis-defined themselves, not owning their true contrari-ness and/or co-existence): something like joy-and-hope-in-the-process-of-being-and-becoming, something like awareness-of-distant-goals-without-attachment-to-getting-them, something like satisfaction-in-dissatisfaction. Like riding a roller coaster, being and feeling where it is and feeling where it's going all at the same time, since where it's going is part of where it is, and, whatever the now is, it will never stay there. Something like life.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Reflections on Paradox, Shellen Lubin, 2020
The passage explores how hope and hopelessness can coexist, suggesting that embracing contradictions leads to deeper awareness and acceptance of life's fluid nature.
In simple terms: Hope and hopelessness can exist together, creating richer experience.
Key Takeaway
Embrace paradoxes to grow.
Themes
paradox
hope
hopelessness
awareness
acceptance
Mood
thoughtful
intrigued
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- creative work
- mindfulness
- navigating uncertainty
Key Concepts
existentialism
dialectical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you hold hope without attachment?
- How does acknowledging contradiction affect your decisions?
A Different Perspective
Paradoxes can cause confusion if not integrated.
