Choose Quote by Tara Brach
“There are some things we can't choose, but in being present we can choose how we want to relate to them”
About This Quote
Source Book: Radical Acceptance, 2003, mindfulness teaching
She notes that while some circumstances are uncontrollable, we can choose our present-moment response and relationship to them.
In simple terms: Choose your response to uncontrollable events.
Key Takeaway
Practice mindful presence.
Themes
mindfulness
acceptance
agency
Mood
calm
inspired
Type
spiritual
practical
When to use this quote
- stress management
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
- therapy
Key Concepts
psychology
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice presence during hardship?
- What relationships can you reshape through acceptance?
A Different Perspective
Choosing response can be difficult in crisis.
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