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Keep constant, O blessed Soul, keep constant; for it will not be as thou imaginest, nor art thou at any time nearer to God, than in such cases of desertion.
Intention means every decision, from the most obviously significant to the seemingly mundane, matters.
We have to stop thinking of the child as a 'problem' that needs correction.
Personal freedom emerges when you treat “best” as a context-sensitive benchmark, act for the love of the process rather than external rewards, and ritualize daily action so practice compounds into mastery.
God’s life is essentially a matter of generosity, or...freedom lived out in love.
The God that holds you over the pit of hell, much as one holds a spider, or some loathsome insect, over the fire, abhors you, and is dreadfully provoked.
In the observational sciences, luck (le hasard) favors only the prepared mind.
The only way to manifest what you want in life is to step into the unknown. You have to do what you haven’t done to get what you don’t have.
One challenge of building purpose is to translate abstract ideas (values, mission) into concrete terms. One way successful groups do this is by spotlighting a single task and using it to define their identity and set the bar for their expectations.
The gift of free will is that in this life we can choose to be good or we can choose to be bad. We can choose what standards to hold ourselves to and what we will regard as important, honorable, and admirable. The choices we make in that regard determine whether we will experience peace or not.
Every baby is different, but it can be useful to know how long on average a baby stays awake between sleeps so that we can keep an eye out for tired signs.
Remind yourself often, “It’s better to wear out than rust out.” Life is yours to enjoy. Don’t waste it. Don’t pass up living by thinking yourself into a hospital bed.
Pair an activity you enjoy with a habit you want to develop. For instance, only allow yourself to listen to your favorite podcast while jogging.
Instead of pointing a finger, consider pointing a thumb back at yourself.
If a goal isn’t connected to a deep “why,” it may be good, but it usually isn’t best.
Dedicate five minutes each day to mindful breathing or meditation to enhance emotional regulation.
Profitability is a necessary condition for existence and a means to more important ends, but it is not the end in itself for many of visionary companies. Profit is like oxygen, food, water, and blood for the body; they are not the point of life, but without them, there is no life.
High-arousal emotions kindle the fire... activate people, and drive them to take action.
Be cautious of solutions that claim to benefit everyone, especially when proposed by those who benefit from the status quo. True reform often requires sacrifice from those with entrenched advantages.
So I believe the best use of technical knowledge is to communicate a hint toward a desired destination.
