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"The highest form of intelligence is to observe without evaluating." – Jiddu Krishnamurti
Tag Archives: emotions
Don’t Ask Why
Most times, “why” doesn’t matter. There’s nothing we can do about what has already happened. Why did your company downsize your job? Why did I get multiple sclerosis? I can wonder, but what difference does it make? The point is deciding what to do now. Continue reading
Posted in happiness, healing, Reasons to Live
Tagged acceptance, climate change, emotions, happiness, living fully
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Addicted to Sad
If you find yourself doing something even while telling yourself, “I shouldn’t do this,” or asking “Why am I doing this?” or hiding the fact that you are doing it, you are probably addicted to it. Continue reading
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Tagged addiction, anger, anxiety, depression, emotions, fear, happiness, relationships, sadness
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The Power of Nonjudgement
“The highest form of intelligence is to observe without evaluating.” Jiddu Krishnamurti I quote that a lot, but the meaning of it keeps growing on me. I belong to a men’s group that meets too rarely, and at one meeting … Continue reading
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Tagged acceptance, emotions, forgiveness, judgment, Krishnamurti, Left to Tell, nonjudgment, peace, restorative justice, schools
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Is Heaven Just a Thought Away?
Ten years ago, my brother bought a bumper sticker: “Don’t believe everything you think.” I thought that was amusing. How can you not believe what you think? Later on, I saw it as a reminder to lighten up. Admit you … Continue reading
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Tagged Byron Katie, emotions, happiness, Heaven, Hell, Jill Taylor, Loving What Is, OCD, optimism, Taoism, thought-changing
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