Michael

“If we allow morals to influence our judgments, we are unable to be objective. Then there is a risk that the punishment of a deed is far worse than the deed itself.”
― Stefan Stenudd, Tao Te Ching: The Taoism of Lao Tzu Explained

“Complainers, like the friend on the phone, who complain endlessly without looking for solutions. Life is a problem that will be hard if not impossible to solve. Cancellers, who take a compliment and spin it: “You look good today” becomes “You mean I looked bad yesterday?” Casualties, who think the world is against them and blame their problems on others. Critics, who judge others for either having a different opinion or not having one, for any choices they’ve made that are different from what the critic would have done. Commanders, who realize their own limits but pressure others to succeed. They’ll say, “You never have time for me,” even though they’re busy as well. Competitors, who compare themselves to others, controlling and manipulating to make themselves or their choices look better. They are in so much pain that they want to bring others down. Often we have to play down our successes around these people because we know they can’t appreciate them. Controllers, who monitor and try to direct how their friends or partners spend time, and with whom, and what choices they make. You can have fun with this list, seeing if you can think of someone to fit each type. But the real point of it is to help you”
― Jay Shetty, Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Everyday

“Actually, the greatest detachment is being close to everything and not letting it consume and own you. That’s real strength.”
― Jay Shetty, Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day

“Too much concern for single individuals can bring mayhem on society.”
― Stefan Stenudd, Tao Te Ching: The Taoism of Lao Tzu Explained