Malcolm Stern > Quotes

“When we ignore our radar we have to shut out its voice. Our minds become busy and distracted - we may compulsively perform mind-numbing activities such as computer games, gambling and gorging ourselves with sugary delights to the extent that they eat into our time in an unhealthy way, make us stay up late, or stop us from carrying out our essential tasks.”
― Malcolm Stern, Slay Your Dragons With Compassion: Ten Ways to Thrive Even When It Feels Impossible

“Thriving isn't about making life comfortable, fun and happy; it's about finding purpose and making our own unique contribution.”
― Malcolm Stern, Slay Your Dragons With Compassion: Ten Ways to Thrive Even When It Feels Impossible

“Eating well. Exercising well. Sleeping well and loving generously. All of these things slow us down and bring us stillness, revealing and enabling this wise part of ourselves.”
― Malcolm Stern, Slay Your Dragons With Compassion: Ten Ways to Thrive Even When It Feels Impossible

“We cannot “fix” anyone, and even when we love someone and want them to be happy, we still can’t make everything okay. The process of change is slow and evolutionary; there isn’t a magic solution for every situation, but if we are willing and able to bear witness with authenticity and integrity, then we are bringing the best we can to each scenario that arises in our lives.”
― Malcolm Stern, Slay Your Dragons With Compassion: Ten Ways to Thrive Even When It Feels Impossible