Gabor Mate — 🤲 Acceptance Quote

Accepting pain directly rather than escaping reduces overall suffering.

“The attempt to escape from pain is what creates more pain”

Accepting pain directly rather than escaping reduces overall suffering.

“The attempt to escape from pain is what creates more pain.”

— Gabor Mate

“The attempt to escape from pain is what creates more pain and kindness is the gentle alternative”

— Gabor Mate

“The attempt to escape from pain is what creates more pain”

— Gabor Mate

“Not why the addiction but why the pain understand the pain and you can begin to heal”

— Gabor Mate