Angeles Arrien > Quotes

“In the sweet territory of silence we touch the mystery. It's the place of reflection and contemplation, and it's the place where we can connect with the deep knowing, to the deep wisdom way.”
― Angeles Arrien

“Four Rules For Life: Show up. Pay attention. Tell the truth. Don't be attached to the results.”
― Angeles Arrien

“When we dance we touch the essence of who we are and experience the unity between spirit and matter.”
― Angeles Arrien, The Four-Fold Way: Walking the Paths of the Warrior, Teacher, Healer and Visionary

“I trust the mystery. I trust what comes in silence and what comes in nature where there's no diversion. I think the lack of stimulation allows us to hear and experience a deeper river that's constant, still, vibrant, and real. And the process of deep listening with attention and intention catalyzes and mobilizes exactly what's needed at that time.”
― Angeles Arrien

“Rarely do we realize that if we simply take time to marvel at life’s gifts and give thanks for them, we activate stunning opportunities to increase their influence in our lives.”
― Angeles Arrien, Living in Gratitude: Mastering the Art of Giving Thanks Every Day, A Month-by-Month Guide

“But your heart muscle goes on working for as long as you live. It does not get tired, because there is a phase of rest built into every single heartbeat.”
― Angeles Arrien, The Four-Fold Way: Walking the Paths of the Warrior, Teacher, Healer and Visionary

“That which we witness, we are forever changed by, and once witnessed we can never go back.”
― Angeles Arrien

“Eternal Friend, I hereby forgive anyone who hurt, upset, or offended me; damaging my body, my property, my reputation, or people whom I love; whether done accidentally or willfully, carelessly or purposely; whether done with words, deeds, thoughts, or attitudes; whether in this lifetime or another incarnation. I forgive every person; may no one be punished because of me. After”
― Ángeles Arrien, The Second Half of Life: Opening the Eight Gates of Wisdom

“El guerrero adiestrado, que sabe demostrar honor y respeto, comienza a valorar el arte de la comunicación. El líder eficaz mantiene la coherencia entre sus palabras y sus acciones".”
― Angeles Arrien, Las cuatro sendas del chamán: El guerrero, el sanador, el vidente, el maestro

“Eternal Friend, help me to be thoughtful and to resist committing acts that are evil in Your eyes. Whatever sins I have committed, please blot them out in Your abundant kindness and spare me suffering or harmful illnesses. May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart find acceptance before You, Eternal Friend, who protects and frees me. Forgiveness”
― Ángeles Arrien, The Second Half of Life: Opening the Eight Gates of Wisdom