The Bodega at the End of the Internet

Every decision you make stems from what you think you are, and represents the value that you put upon yourself.

I could hear the store’s voice telling me what it wanted, how it wanted to be. I understood it perfectly.

Atticus was right. One time he said you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them. Just standing on the Radley porch was enough.

In your whole life nobody has ever abused you more than you have abused yourself.

The changing economy was ignored, plans for the change ignored; and only means to destroy revolt were considered, while the causes of revolt went on.

None of us still living is in God's grace. We can't lift up our eyes, because they're filled with shame. And shame doesn't help.

“We are what we do repeatedly.”

ARISTOTLE

This growth mindset is based on the belief that your basic qualities are things you can cultivate through your efforts, your strategies, and help from others. Although people may differ in every which way—in their initial talents and aptitudes, interests, or temperaments—everyone can change and grow through application and experience.

Attachment to the false view of self means belief in the presence of unchanging entities which exist on their own. To break through this false view is to be liberated from every sort of fear, pain, and anxiety.