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Quotes that caught my heart.

Solitude is a condition of peace that stands in direct opposition to loneliness. Loneliness is like sitting in an empty room and being aware of the space around you. It is a condition of separateness. Solitude is becoming one with the space around you. It is a condition of union.

— Kent Nerburn

No one can compete with you on being you.

Tim Ferriss • The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness

The writer Anais Nin on how to unlock a bigger, fuller life:

“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.”

James Clear • 3-2-1: On Selective Ignorance, Courage, and Living a Life That Burns Bright | James Clear

life is not meant

to be rushed through. It is not a race,

nor is it a problem to be solved. It is

an experience to be lived, and living

well requires presence.

omnivore.app • stormrider

Not all questions seek answers, some seek journeys.

Any skill or attribute you claim makes you unique—”I’m really funny”, “I’m good at shining shoes”, “I’m an attentive lover”—you can always find someone else better than you on that dimension. They’re funnier, fitter, richer, sexier, smarter, or better at shining shoes than you are. We can’t help but desperately compete in this unwinnable game of... See more

billmei.net • Friendships Form via Shared Context, Not Shared Activities

time is richer than just unfolding seconds. It’s textured, charged with emotional valence and energy that are arguably more indicative metrics to consider besides its objective duration. In its focus on the quantitative measure, it forgets the subjective quality of time – otherwise known as kairos – that is not measured, but experienced in deep... See more