reminder
for when things get hazy
reminder
Most people don’t need more willpower. They need help disarming survival mode.
Jung teaches that the psyche’s first task is survival.
The soul’s task is wholeness. And the longer we are forced to survive, the more the unlived life goes underground.
The wild self doesn’t... See more
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instagram.comThe substance that can neutralize anger is compassion. If you know how to generate the energy of compassion, it can transform your anger.
Thich Nhat Hanh • How to Fight (Mindfulness Essentials)
We need to master our own anger before we can help others do the same. When the flames of anger flare up, we tend to lash out at those who have watered our seeds of anger. It is like finding our house on fire and, instead of putting out the flames, chasing those we think started it. Arguing with others only waters the seeds of anger in us.
Thich Nhat Hanh • Teachings on Love
Ok, this year I’m going to get better at this. Next year, that.’ And so forth and so on. And patiently, I got better.” Patiently, he repeats. “It was piece by piece. It was the consistency of the work. The consistency of the work: Monday, get better. Tuesday, get better. Wednesday, get better. You do that over a period of time—three, four, five,... See more