Stubbornness is essentially a form of attachment. It means being resistant to change or difficult to move. The root cause of stubbornness is often the fear of letting go of our ideas and identities. Many times, we fail to recognize this stubborn nature within ourselves. Because of this, we refuse to do things that are best for us, such as taking care of ourselves or making positive changes. Stubbornness can halt our personal growth and healing because it keeps us fixed in old patterns. A stubborn person often resists change, even when they know it is necessary. We may know we need to eat healthy food, nurture our minds, and manage our relationships wisely, but we resist because we are attached to old habits. We self-sabotage due to our attachment to these old traits.
Stubbornness is a trait many of us possess without even realizing it, and we often become attached to it. It manifests when we choose not to take care of ourselves or make choices that aren’t in our best interest. Healing begins when we make wise choices in our relationships, eat nourishing food, meditate to reflect on the quality of our thoughts, and exercise.
However, sometimes stubbornness can be a positive quality, as it allows us to stick to our principles or stand up for ourselves. Yet, it can also be hard-headed and push people away. Hope of Happiness reveals the secret of understanding how your mind works and how to detach from unhelpful attachments. My upcoming book, Fall in Love With Your Karma, delves into this topic in detail. When we can no longer change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves. Self-awareness is key to healing at the level of the mind.