Thue Madsen

“if you can be with the pleasant without chasing after it, with the unpleasant without resisting it, and with the neutral without ignoring it—then you have cut the chain of suffering, at least for a time.”
― Rick Hanson, Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom

“Helpful hints: Be aware. All you can control is your attention. Question your status quo. Modify, don’t validate. Learning is converting stress into comfort. Incorporate falling practice into every climbing day. Find little ways to engage. BERP often! When you rest, rest; when you climb, climb. Practice is an end in itself. Enjoy the journey.”
― Arno Ilgner, Espresso Lessons: From The Rock Warrior's Way

“To expand your comfort zone you need to take your body into the uncomfortable zone, experience it, and when it’s over, allow your mind to process the experience.”
― Arno Ilgner, Espresso Lessons: From The Rock Warrior's Way

“Dan Millman councils us that “every act is a deliberate act of will. Even when tying your shoes—tie them impeccably.”
― Arno Ilgner, The Rock Warrior's Way: Mental Training For Climbers