They open doorways that I thought were shut for good. They read me Gurdjieff and Jesu. They build up my body, break me emotionally. It's nearly killing me, but what a lovely feeling!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Description of profound personal growth through challenging emotional experiences.
- In plain terms
- Learning from others changes me deeply and hurts but feels good.
- What can you take from it?
- Growth often requires painful emotional work.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What pain has helped you grow?
- Who has opened your doorways?
Another view
Not all pain leads to growth; some is just harm.
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