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“Or, more simply, creativity is any act of love. Any act of making. It is usually applied to art-making, but it can also be applied to anything you do that requires your focus, skill and ingenuity. It takes creativity to dress well, for example. To parent. To paint a windowsill. To give someone you love your full attention.”
― On Connection
― On Connection
“Some people can't see softness without wanting to hurt it”
― The Death of Vivek Oji
― The Death of Vivek Oji
“Sometimes just to say your own truth out loud is enough to find others like you.”
― The Midnight Library
― The Midnight Library
“No one can steal your peace of mind unless you let them.”
― The Manual: A Philosopher's Guide to Life
― The Manual: A Philosopher's Guide to Life
“In true love, you attain freedom. When you love, you bring freedom to the person you love. If the opposite is true, it is not true love. You must love in such a way that the person you love feels free. (p.4, Shambhala Publications)”
― True Love: A Practice for Awakening the Heart
― True Love: A Practice for Awakening the Heart
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