Life
Freedom may be something that is a continual achievement, rather than something you can achieve once and for all. And so being free in one moment is no guarantee of being free in the next.
Pranay Sanklecha - On Confidence
I want to beg you, as much as I can, dear sir, to be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and to try to love the questions themselves like locked rooms and like books that are written in a very foreign tongue. Do not now seek the answers, which cannot be given you because you would not be able to live them. And the point is, to live ev... See more
Maria Popova • Live the Questions: Rilke on Embracing Uncertainty and Doubt as a Stabilizing Force
In actuality, perfectionism must be seen as a potent force capable of bringing intense pain, frustration and paralysis, or incredible satisfaction and creative contribution, depending upon how it is channeled. It has the potential to lead to professional fulfillment and spiritual development, but if the energy is diverted by self-doubt and lack of
... See moreDr. Linda Silverman • Perfectionism: the Crucible of Giftedness
The world around you is built by your thoughts. If you want the world around you to change, change the way you think about the world around you.
This lifetime is yours, just yours. You may be involved in relationships and love others, but basically what you make of your life and how you pass through it is your evolution. That is why adversity is useful. In desperation, we begin to pull on our unlimited power; and we realize that anything can be changed, that suffering is a product of the in
... See moreStuart Wilde • The Secrets of Life: Revised & Updated
Seems like one of the highest leverage stories for many ppl (me included) to reprogram is the one that goes like:
>I am struggling
>I am struggling and it is my fault
>I am struggling and it is my fault and I have to deal with this on my own
>I am going to isolate myself until I am presentable for other humans
Often we fail to improve our lives simply because things don't get bad enough. If your new job is hell, you’ll leave it, but if it’s just unsatisfying, you’ll likely grind it out. Thus, small problems often threaten our quality of life more than big ones.