Aroa’s Reviews > Into the Magic Shop: A neurosurgeon's true story of the life-changing magic of mindfulness and compassion that inspired the hit K-pop band BTS > Status Update

“There is no perfect life we are born into, and there is no escaping the awful reality of suffering. There is also no escaping the beautiful synchronicity of the heart.”

“Everyone deserves love. And everyone deserves a chance, and then a second chance.”

“We all have that gift and ability to connect. Whether through music or art or poetry, or just through listening to another. There are a million little ways for our hearts to speak to each other…”.

“It is love that heals all the wounds.”

“And it is love that holds our humanity.”

“Both our thoughts and feelings can be powerful, but one strong emotion can silence a thought…”

“The brain has its mysteries, but the heart holds secrets that I was determined to uncover.”

“Your heart is a compass, and it is your greatest gift, Jim. If you’re ever lost, you just open it up and it will always steer you in the right direction.”

“Each of us in our live experiences situations that cause pain. I call them wounds of the heart. If you ignore them, they won’t heal.”

“But sometimes when our hearts are wounded that’s when they are open. Frequently it is the wounds of the heart that give us the greatest opportunity to grow. Difficult situations. Magic gift”

“…feeling like I was missing something important. What had I come here for? What was I really looking for?”

“We both knew I had lied when I said I would call”

the sadness narrative behind this one simply freaking line is unbelievable (or I’ve gone crazy)