“As much as we can try to understand our own personal experiences and apply an equation of sorts to other people’s problems, we can’t quantify pain and suffering. There are simply too many factors that need to be considered, including genetics, early-life experiences, mental fortitude, and the strength of relationships. The answer to this dilemma? Unconditional compassion.”
“Relinquishing control of our obsessive desire for complete risk management provides us with a new capacity for openness to experience. By letting go of preconceived notions and putting trust out into the world, we have the ability to see the world through a new lens: a lens of peace and hope.”
“…indecision is a killer. It takes away ownership of our personal autonomy and leaves us unfulfilled. Each decision we make is based on our experience and intuition up to that moment. Apart from forced external pressures, the choice we make is the best option we are presented with. Knowing nothing of what the future holds, our judgement is based on all the available information we are presented with.”
“When we’re realistic about how long our goals will take to accomplish, they can seem much more daunting than when we base our expectations off of other people’s experiences. The larger the objective is, the harder it is for us to start taking the necessary actions to move towards the goal.”
“Where we find light, the darkness is equally as prominent. But here’s the thing: we find what we seek.”
“Progress is completely dependant on questioning assumptions and taking risks. No groundbreaking idea ever had unanimous approval. In fact, the best ideas often have the most push-back.”
“The stark fact of the matter is that there isn’t a way to reduce the uncertainty of life. We can’t predict the future or other people’s actions, and we don’t know what events will happen that will drastically change our lives. It’s simply impossible.”
“Our foundation matters for every moment and interaction of life. It matters when we choose who to be friends with, who we say “hi” to, and how we treat strangers on the street, especially those who make us feel uncomfortable.”
“When we begin to entertain this idea of avoidance, we begin to worry. We worry about how other people will perceive us, and what the repercussions of our decision will be. The short answer: whatever happens doesn’t matter.”
“Our brains default to what comes easily and naturally. The problem is that we never grow if we never face challenges in new areas. No pressure, no diamonds.”