204 Quotes About Reaction

Mastery of impulse is all about self-discipline and choice. The mind is a powerful tool with which we have the ability to be in control of ourselves.

Having no need to judge, control, react, so forgiveness does not even arise.

On Ryukyu islands, the expert Kara-te practitioners, used their skills to subdue, control and generally teach bullies A lesson, rather than severely injure or kill their attackers. They knew full well the consequences of their actions and the trail of blood and retribution that would ensue

The first reaction is surely the most natural one, but not always the most correct one; thereupon, the invention of apologies.

When you react, you let other control you. When you respond, you are in control.

The rejection of knowledge (ignorance) attracts a reaction from God.

We cannot control other people and their actions but we can control how we act and react to them.

If we’re running, the need to run has likely outweighed ample consideration of where we’re running to. Therefore, the goal is not a cherished destination for which we strive, but a panicked reaction for which we will suffer.

All of us develop the protections our implicit memories need to keep what are perceived to be worse dangers from us. ... Our initial work is ... about respectfully acknowledging that our people's system is acting wisely in this moment, no matter what it looks like on the outside. Holding this firmly in our own body, heart and mind is of inestimable benefit to those who come to us.