Thinks I find along the way
This conversation between Tara Brach and Dan Harris dives into strategies to deal with your own self-hatred and cultivate a forgiving heart. Source: How to Stop the War Against Yourself – A conversation with Tara Brach & Dan Harris – Tara Brach
“Is love all you need? Current societal narratives tell us that romantic love is an ‘ultimate concern;’ it’s the highest goal a human being can attain. We’re all after it; many, if not most, books, poetry, music, and films revolve around it. Ultimately, beyond everything life offers, we all want a romantic relationship providing us with an undying love that allows us to live happily ever after and washes away our sorrows. But unfortunately, in the vast majority of cases, romantic love isn’t what it’s promised to be.”
Recommended reading: https://helenfisher.com/the-tyranny-of-love-love-addiction-an-anthropologists-view/
“Make no little plans, they have no magic in them to stir men’s blood.” This quote from Daniel Burnham, the architect and city planner, is one of Chicago’s most famous maxims. It’s painted on the walls of a pretty sizable percentage of our tourist attractions. It’s engraved on one pair of my glasses.
Source: Burnham’s “Make No Little Plans” Quote: Apocryphal No More! – Mysterious Chicago
Good read! “The notions that Stoicism is only for times of great difficulty, or that Stoics repress emotions, are two of the most common myths about Stoicism, as properly understood. Many people confuse Stoicism, the philosophy (upper-case S) with stoicism (lower-case s), or having a “stiff upper lip.” In this post I will describe the 3 pillars of real Stoicism, as opposed to fake or lower-case s stoicism. I hope that you will agree that Stoicism is well worth consideration, alongside other practices such as mindfulness and exercise, as part of a good mental health regime, to help us be happier, and to become better versions of ourselves.” Source: Why Stoicism Is More Relevant Than You Might Think | Psychology Today
My fear of wasting time took away the only real time that existed, the now. When I stopped worrying about goals, I finally started living. Source: How I Stopped Worrying About Running Out of Time to Achieve My Goals – Tiny Buddha
Stop trying to force that frown upside down. Instead, try the joy-building tips experts really use: The Daily Habits of Happiness Experts
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush performing together for the first time on “Don’t Give Up” on The Charismatic Voice. IMHO, one of the top 3 love songs in history and this video cements that deal!
Behold, the power of the cartoon to communicate…
Learn to accept the realities of life with ancient wisdom. Source: Upgrade Your Mindset
As I get older and hopefully more emotionally mature, things like ‘THE truth trigger me’. As Khalil Gibran said ‘do not say I have found the truth, instead say I have found A truth’ — that’s the reason for the change in the title. Now, enjoy the article…
“You’re not angry; you feel powerless. Here’s what you can do about it. Source: The Truth About Anger“
Without healing and inner work, we unconsciously play out patterns from the past and stop ourselves from having a fulfilling relationship. Source: 7 Ways Childhood Trauma Shows Up in Your Romantic Relationships – Tiny Buddha
Tell me about it. Every Saturday night when I went to visit my grandmother! But, what I wouldn’t give to be forced to watch it with her now… :-(
Defensiveness can mean trying to counter or deny criticisms in areas where you feel sensitive, afraid, guilty, or deceitful. In some cases, defensiveness may arise if you felt the need to use specific coping skills in childhood or adolescence to survive, and those skills were helpful at the time. As an adult, however, defensiveness may no longer serve you. Additionally, defensive habits may cause difficulties in pushing others away or communicating. Source: Understanding Defensiveness As A Coping Skill | BetterHelp
Why asking more questions can change your life. Source: Curiosity Is a Key to Well-Being
LOVE me some Mary Spender!!!
Bright, shiny objects! 
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