Thoughts Quote by Susan Meissner
““thoughts are not things you can give or not give. Thoughts are thrust upon you. You can only hope that thoughts that you don’t want will tire of you at some point and flutter away””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Gift of a Life by Susan Meissner, 2015
Thoughts appear involuntarily; we cannot control their arrival, only our response and patience for them to fade.
In simple terms: Thoughts come uninvited; we can only wait for them to pass.
Key Takeaway
Practice patience and non‑attachment to unwanted thoughts.
Themes
mindfulness
acceptance
mental health
patience
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
advice
psychological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- stressful workday
- anxiety episode
- nighttime rumination
- therapy session
Key Concepts
cognitive diffusion
impermanence
self‑compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you observe thoughts without judgment?
- What practices help thoughts thoughts to lose their grip?
A Different Perspective
Thoughts may persist despite effort, requiring active coping strategies.
