Control ourselves Quote by Yoko Ono
“Some people say, "Sometimes I have violent thoughts, what can I do?" So I say, "Well, have them!" Cos we should not try to control ourselves. It's very bad to control ourselves in this sense. If you have any emotion at all, if its a bad emotion or good emotion, think about it, you should just understand that you have those emotions. And it's good because we are people and we have all these emotions. And the result of that is you would become more and more peaceful. If you don't let those emotions be inside of you then you become extremely violent.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Yoko Ono on emotional awareness, 2002
Accepting all emotions without suppression leads to inner peace; repression fuels violence.
In simple terms: Embrace emotions fully.
Key Takeaway
Observe feelings without judgment.
Themes
emotional intelligence
peace
self-awareness
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- therapy
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
- parenting
Key Concepts
mindfulness
psychology
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate feeling from acting?
- What practices help you observe emotions?
A Different Perspective
Some may misuse acceptance to avoid accountability.
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