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Once we accept life as something filled with uncertainty and challenge by its very nature, our hearts and minds become available to live it more fully.
Once we accept life as something filled with uncertainty and challenge by its very nature, our hearts and minds become available to live it more fully.
Anxiety will tell us we’re done for, but we have the final say.
When we let go of the pressure to have chosen the perfect job, or the perfect partner, or the perfect life path, happiness finds us much more readily.
When we let go of trying to will our emotions away, we also let go of our helplessness.
If someone consistently makes you feel frustrated, upset, or bad about yourself, it’s time to honor and protect yourself.
The person that can offer you the best, most consistent support is you.
So much of our suffering comes from the gap between the way our life is and the way we think things should be– including other people.
Most important are the intangible improvements in the quality of your life, which cannot be measured in dollar signs.
If we slow down and allow ourselves, routine visits to a consistent place or activity offer us the opportunity to reflect on our past, present, and future
The middle ground between selfishness and selflessness is self-care: recognizing and responding to your needs and the needs of others.