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Hardest Quote by Stephen Levine

“Letting go of our suffering is the hardest work we will ever do. It is also the most fruitful. To heal means to meet ourselves in a new way -- in the newness of each moment where all is possible and nothing is limited to the old.” quote by Stephen Levine
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“Letting go of our suffering is the hardest work we will ever do. It is also the most fruitful. To heal means to meet ourselves in a new way -- in the newness of each moment where all is possible and nothing is limited to the old.”

Stephen Levine

About This Quote

Source Book: The Healing Power of Surrender, 1995

Releasing suffering is difficult yet yields profound growth and openness to new possibilities.

In simple terms: Letting go is hard but rewarding.

Key Takeaway

Practice surrender.

Themes

spirituality healing growth

Mood

calm hopeful

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • therapy
  • meditation
  • grief counseling
  • daily mindfulness

Key Concepts

mindfulness acceptance transformation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does surrender mean to you?
  • How can you cultivate openness?
A Different Perspective

Surrender may feel like loss of control.

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