I would hope to think that this is maybe hell. Maybe this is hell because then we could go on to something else. Because this ain't so bad. (1995)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Suggests viewing current hardship as a low point to find hope for improvement.
- In plain terms
- If this is the worst, things can only get better.
- What can you take from it?
- Reframing pain as a bottom can offer hope.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What counts as "hell" for you?
- Can you find hope without it?
Another view
It assumes pain must be absolute to motivate change.
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