“The most fundamental aggression to ourselves, the most fundamental harm we can do to ourselves, is to remain ignorant by not having the courage and the respect to look at ourselves honestly and gently.”
― When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times
― When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times
“It is not the possession of truth, but the success which attends the seeking after it, that enriches the seeker and brings happiness to him.”
― Where Is Science Going?
― Where Is Science Going?
“Each place is the right place--the place where I now am can be a sacred space. (3)”
― The Wisdom of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras: A New Translation and Guide
― The Wisdom of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras: A New Translation and Guide
“How many people you bless is how you measure success”
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“Suffering usually relates to wanting things to be different from the way they are.”
― Pocket Peace: Effective Practices for Enlightened Living
― Pocket Peace: Effective Practices for Enlightened Living
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