“What you resist, persists”
— Carl Jung
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Simplified Meaning:
When you keep fighting against something or trying hard to avoid it, it tends to stick around longer. Think of it like this: if you have a bad habit and you keep telling yourself not to do it, you might find yourself doing it even more. This happens because you are focusing so much on the habit. For example, if you're trying to stop thinking about a stressful situation, the more you push it away, the more it keeps coming back to your mind. Instead, if you accept it and face it head-on, it can become less powerful and start to fade away. So, instead of trying to completely push problems or feelings away, try to acknowledge them and deal with them directly. This way, they might not have as much control over you and can eventually go away.
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Acceptance Emotional intelligence Inner peace Mindfulness Personal growth Psychology Resistance Self-awareness Self-improvement Spirituality
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