4,465 Quotes About Psychology

... the decisions you make are your decisions. And without checking in with yourself and what you want or need, you’ll find that you start doing your work and living your life for everyone but yourself. That’s not productive, it’s not sustainable, and it’s certainly not fulfilling.

A modern definition of equanimity: cool. This refers to one whose mind remains stable & calm in all situations.

So what is a good meditator? A good meditator meditates.

Our actions speak for us & they speak loudly.

Praise & esteem can feel good, which is fine, but don't look to them for inner peace & lasting happiness.

We are all in this together. Our happiness inextricably is tied to that of all beings.

Observing your thoughts, feelings & sensations is the grist of the practice.

We can understand the inherent radiance & purity of our minds by understanding metta. Like the mind, metta is not distorted by what it encounters.

تذكر عندها أسطورة أفلاطون الشهيرة «المأدبة»: ففي السابق كان البشر مزدوجي الجنس فقسّمهم الله إلى أنصاف تهيم عبر العالم مفتشة بعضها عن بعض. الحب هو تلك الرغبة في إيجاد النصف الآخر المفقود من أنفسنا.