Quote by Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now

All inner resistance is experienced as negativity in one form or another. All negativity is resistance. In this context, the two words are almost synonymous.Negativity ranges from irritation or impatience to fierce anger, from a depressed mood or sullen resentment to suicidal despair. Sometimes the resistance triggers the emotional pain body

All inner resistance is experienced as negativity in one for

Summary

This quote suggests that any psychological resistance that one experiences internally manifests as negativity. It implies that negativity and resistance are closely connected, even synonymous, in terms of their impact on emotional well-being. Negativity can take various forms, ranging from minor irritations and impatience to intense anger, depression, resentment, or even thoughts of suicide. The quote also emphasizes that this resistance often triggers or exacerbates emotional pain.

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By Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now

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