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“To the wise, peace of mind is the result of being fine with how things are; to the foolish, the result of things being fine.”
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“focusing illusion, which can be described in a single sentence: Nothing in life is as important as you think it is when you are thinking about it.”
― Thinking, Fast and Slow
― Thinking, Fast and Slow
“Intolerance of uncertainty: I must be 100% certain. Perfectionism: I must not make mistakes. Over-responsibility: I am responsible for everyone’s happiness and safety. These assumptions are impossible standards. The more we attempt to live by them, the more anxious we will be, and the less likely we will be to take the risks that are necessary to take in order to live freely and follow our dreams.”
― Don't Feed the Monkey Mind: How to Stop the Cycle of Anxiety, Fear, and Worry
― Don't Feed the Monkey Mind: How to Stop the Cycle of Anxiety, Fear, and Worry
“I hope you choose calm. Even when you're in the midst of chaos. When someone upends your world, and the rest of the world feels utterly upside down: be calm. Some people need you to be their safe haven.”
― Evergreen
― Evergreen
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