Running away from fear is fear; fighting pain is pain; trying to be brave is being scared. If the mind is in pain, the mind is pain. The thinker has no other form than his thought.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Resisting internal states like fear or pain reinforces them; the mind is defined by its thoughts.
- In plain terms
- Fighting fear makes you more afraid, and your thoughts define your mind.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept your feelings instead of fighting them.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle fear?
- Are you your thoughts?
Another view
Sometimes active resistance is necessary for safety or growth.
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