“I do not believe that sheer suffering teaches. If suffering alone taught, all the world would be wise, since everyone suffers. To suffering must be added mourning, understanding, patience, love, openness, and the willingness to remain vulnerable.”
~Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Are you closed, defensive, or shut down in any area of your life? If so, then you know how to suffer. Here’s the recipe:
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“Each decision we make, each action we take, is born out of an intention.”
~Sharon Salzberg
It never ceases to amaze me how much everything matters. To say that all things are interconnected is an understatement. Really, everything you do, say, and think is part of the whole and, in some way, affects not only yourself, but everyone and everything else.
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“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.”
~John Lennon
I don’t often write about my work as a therapist. But today I found myself giving the same suggestion to ... Read entire article
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“Life is actually really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.”
~Confucius
A simple phrase that can change everything. Are you wondering what it might be?
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“Of course there is no formula for success except, perhaps, an unconditional acceptance of life and what it brings.” ~Arthur Rubinstein
If it happens to me, I’m sure it happens to you. Before I knew it, I found myself caught in ... Read entire article
“By letting it go it all gets done. The world is won by those who let it go. But when you try and try. The world is beyond the winning.” ~Lao Tzu
Indecision…confusion…lack of clarity. If these define your current reality, then this post is for you.
A friend of mine had been living in this state for months. He was facing a major life decision, and although ... Read entire article
“Who is more foolish, the child afraid of the dark or the man afraid of the light?”
~Maurice Freehill
There was a time when I was afraid to be still. I lived in my head, trying to analyze, organize, strategize, and figure everything out. Really, all I wanted was to be happy, and somehow my attempts kept missing the mark.
Then I learned about the power of stillness. I learned to ... Read entire article
Note: This post is part of the Life-Changing Facts series. Check out the other posts on fear, attachment, habits, and healing the inner critic.
“The moment you move out of the way, you make room for the miracle to take place.” ~Dr. Barbara King
The number one desire for most people on this planet is to be happy. And I don’t mean the ... Read entire article
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10 Life-Changing Facts About Anger
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