Sarah Penny
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Sarah Penny
Hopelessness arises out of a combination of negative life events and negative thought patterns, particularly self-blame and the perceived inability to change our circumstances.
Brené Brown • Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
True giving is a thoroughly joyous thing to do
According to Neff, self-compassion has three elements: self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness. This is how she defines each of these elements: Self-kindness vs. self-judgment: “Self-compassion entails being warm and understanding toward ourselves when we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate, rather than ignoring our pain or flagellating
... See moreBrené Brown • Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
A curiosity driven observer who learns skills of interest, rather than a fervent optimiser.
As is said: "Most of the breakthrough discoveries and remarkable inventions throughout history, from flints for starting a fire to self-driving cars, have something in common: They are the result of curiosity. The impulse to seek new information and... See more
As is said: "Most of the breakthrough discoveries and remarkable inventions throughout history, from flints for starting a fire to self-driving cars, have something in common: They are the result of curiosity. The impulse to seek new information and... See more
Rohit Krishnan • The Curiosity Theory of Everything
Make your reading discipline a daily ritual. When it is time for digital sunset, switch over to a physical book. I like to read at least three hours a day, usually after digital sunset, but if I’m not writing in the morning I will read then. Extended periods of reading are similar to meditation. Your mind is focused on reading, and as a result you... See more
The Seeker's Mind
A practice is the embodiment of an approach to a concept. This can support us in bringing about a desired state of mind. When we repeat the exercise of opening our senses to what is, we move closer to living in a continually open state. We build a habit.
Rick Rubin • The Creative Act: A Way of Being
Shame needs you to believe that you’re alone. Empathy is a hostile environment for shame.
Brené Brown • Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
in the short term, we tend to regret bad outcomes where we took action. However, when we reflect back over the long term, we more often regret the actions we didn’t take—what we didn’t do—and we think of those as missed opportunities.
Brené Brown • Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
“If you inherently long for something, become it first. If you want gardens, become the gardener. If you want love, embody love. If you want mental stimulation, change the conversation. If you want peace, exude calmness. If you want to fill your world with artists, begin to paint. If you want to be valued, respect your own time. If you want to live... See more