Rachael

“Something happens—a death, the loss of a job, the questioning of a cherished belief—and the mind is disturbed. But what does a disturbed mind do?”
― J. Krishnamurti, The Book of Life: Daily Meditations with Krishnamurti

“Sorrow is the result of a shock, it is the temporary shaking up of a mind that has settled down, that has accepted the routine of life.”
― J. Krishnamurti, The Book of Life: Daily Meditations with Krishnamurti

“We all walk roads of various descriptions in life. The long and winding road. The road to ruin. Easy Street. The road less traveled. “Along the way, there are questions, there is news, there are concerns and fears and uncertainties that furrow our brows, trouble our souls, and break our hearts. Death terrifies many of us.”
― Allen Levi, Theo of Golden

“the fawn response is about becoming more appealing to the threat, being liked by the threat, satisfying the threat, being helpful and agreeable to the threat—so that you can feel safe.”
― Meg Josephson, Are You Mad at Me?