World-renowned Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh says, “Compassion is a verb”. Being deeply aware of another person’s suffering and then acting to relieve that suffering is true compassion. We see this compassion when people do kind acts like volunteering for a cause they believe in, lending a hand to a neighbor in need, or listening […]
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14 Quotes on Courage to Help Conquer Your Fears
Life takes a lot of courage. Whether you are changing jobs, thinking about ending a relationship or beginning one, preparing for a tough conversation, or starting a new project, it can be uncomfortable, painful and scary. No matter what the change you are facing, fear is there in its many forms. You may fear failure […]
24 Quotes by Olympic Champions to Motivate Your Success
How do Olympic champions achieve greatness? Surely, it takes hard work, dedication, believing in their abilities, and being unstoppable in the pursuit of their sport. But what exactly tips the hand from good to great? “Mentality,” says sports psychologist Jim Afremow in his book, The Champion’s Mind. “Physical ability alone rarely translates into a superior […]
5 Carl Jung Quotes on Self-Awareness for an Authentic Life
Painful emotions burden us. They develop from experience with trauma, loss, rejection, abandonment and failure. When we don’t heal ourselves of these emotional wounds, neurosis can develop. Swiss psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung said, “Neurosis is always a substitute for legitimate suffering.” (Psychology and Religion, 1960) We suffer and for good reason. Maybe physical or emotional […]
20 Quotes on Following Your Dreams to Live a Life You’ve Imagined
We all have a dream. A dream that we spend days, months, even years thinking about and wishing was a reality. To follow your dreams could mean a major life transition that brings us greater purpose and happiness. Whatever dream is close to your heart – writing a book, moving to a new city or […]