"Ce à quoi vous résistez persiste"
— Carl Jung
Simplified Meaning:
When you try to fight against something or ignore it, it often sticks around even longer. For example, if you are feeling stressed but keep telling yourself not to think about it, the stress might actually become worse. This happens because the more you focus on avoiding a problem, the more attention you give it, making it bigger in your mind. Think about a time when you've had a song stuck in your head. The more you try to stop thinking about the song, the more it plays on repeat. In life, if there's an issue or emotion you're avoiding, it's usually better to face it directly. By acknowledging the problem and dealing with it head-on, you can find solutions and feel better sooner. So, if you're feeling worried about a big exam, instead of trying to push away those worries, accept that you're nervous and use that energy to study more. This way, you're working through your feelings and not letting them control you.