When Thoughts Create Discomfort - October 12

Are things truly unpleasant in themselves, or do they feel that way only because we resist them? This is the question Liz reflects on in today’s 5 Minutes in Nature. She notices how her own thoughts can create tension and reluctance, sometimes making the experience itself feel more uncomfortable than it really is.
Today, take a moment to reflect on this: “You don’t resist it because it’s unpleasant—it’s unpleasant because you resist it.”

Reviews

Your example of your mom hits close to home for me as I too, am watching my mother fade away. I try to accept the situation as it is, and not resist. I have heard it said that unhappiness exists in the space between how things are and how we want them to be. That seems similar to the sentiment you are expressing today. Thank you for shining a light on this from a different angle. It is true. 🙏🏻🧡

Totally love this! And so true. your gym ex absolutely plays out for me about going running. I have noticed, when I'm engaged in the winter running challenge, I have to do so many miles a week. So I don't question it, I just go and do the miles. In summer, without a challenge, I found it much harder ... Because I allowed myself to resist it without check. 🤔