Accepting impermanence can help us cope with feelings of hopelessness from "summary" of The Mindful Way Through Depression by Mark; Teasdale John; Segal Williams (Zindel; Kabat-Zinn, Jon)
The idea that everything is impermanent can be a source of great comfort when we are feeling hopeless. When we believe that our suffering is eternal and unchanging, it can feel overwhelming and insurmountable. However, if we can truly grasp the concept of impermanence, we can begin to see that our current state of hopelessness is not permanent. Just as the clouds pass overhead and the seasons change, our feelings of hopelessness will also come and go. Accepting impermanence means acknowledging that everything in life is in a constant state of flux. This includes our thoughts and emotions. When we realize that our feelings are not fixed and unchanging, we can start to let go of the belief that we will always feel hopeless. Instead, we can see that our current state of mind is just a temporary experience t...
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