Vassilis

“To listen does not mean, or even imply, that you agree with someone. It simply means you accept the legitimacy of the other person's point of view and that you might have something to learn from it. It also means that you embrace the possibility that there might be multiple truths and understanding them all might lead to a larger truth. Good listeners know understanding is not binary.”
― Kate Murphy, You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters

“If you must look back, do so forgivingly. If you must look forward, do so prayerfully. However, the wisest thing you can do is to be present in the present. Gratefully. —Maya Angelou”
― Scott M. O'Neil, Be Where Your Feet Are: Seven Principles to Keep You Present, Grounded, and Thriving

“Don’t stay here. Go forward! I know it’s scary, but it will be worth it. Because even if you fail, you’ll be better, stronger, and more capable for it. You need this change, this challenge, this growth. Go find out what life is like on the other side of your fear.”
― Brooke Hampton

“AS A SPECIES, we should never underestimate our low tolerance for discomfort.”
― Pema Chödrön, The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times