"See how letting go of the world is peaceful. There's nothing you need to hold on to. There's nothing you need to push away." -- Buddha
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"Discipline and freedom seem like opposites. In reality, they are partners. Discipline is not a lack of freedom, it is a harmonious relationship with time. Managing your schedule and daily habits well is a necessary component to free up practical and creative capacity" -- Rick Rubin
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"The advice I like to give young artists, or really anybody who'll listen to me, is not to wait around for #inspiration. Inspiration is for amateurs; the rest of us just show up and get to work. If you wait around for the clouds to part and a bolt of lightning to strike you in the brain, you are not going to do an awful lot of work."
-- #wisdom by painter and visual artist Chuck Close, shared by James Clear
"Kindness is for your soul as health is for your body: you do not notice it when you have it." -- Leo Tolstoy
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I enjoyed nostr:npub1tm2048gau5mp8u5kfnxk68y7wzzpv5ggpuluqmhlhrtaldl49kzs7elpna's multifaceted view of Bitcoin and its potential to enable the #goodlife for humanity. From improving parent-child bonds to enhancing mental health and governance effectiveness, as well as fostering a cleaner environment, there is a wealth of positive potential when the world moves towards a Bitcoin standard. Thanks for the inspiring conversation nostr:npub14mcddvsjsflnhgw7vxykz0ndfqj0rq04v7cjq5nnc95ftld0pv3shcfrlx.
"Gratitude arises from paying attention, from being awake in the presence of everything that lives within and without and beside us." -- David Whyte
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Life is full of setbacks, but there are always silver linings and worse scenarios. Consider that millions if not billions of people would trade places with you despite your current setback. For them the life you are living right now is their dream life. Sometimes all it takes to appreciate the #goodlife is a shift in perspective.
-- paraphrasing stoic #wisdom by William B. Irvine --
You've probably heard of Attachment Theory by Bowlby, which states that the attachment style of a child to its caregiver has a direct influence on their emotional and physical well-being and later development. It turns out that this is not only true for children. Adults, too, need secure, close relationships where they feel safe, heard, connected, and appreciated in order to thrive and explore the world. To hell with independence and self-reliance. Humans are social creatures, and science now proves it. Love your significant others, support them, listen to them, and encourage them to do the same for you. You'll all be better off for it. The world needs more connection and love to enable the #goodlife for all.
My key takeaway from this book is that you can do anything if you are determined enough. There is no room for complaining and passivity if you wish to live up to your true potential and enjoy the #goodlife without regrets. And ultimately:
"The measure of our lives is not determined by what we achieve for ourselves; it's determined by what we share, give and contribute to others. Do whatever you can to put yourself in an environment that focuses on contribution, not complaint. Giving, not getting. Service, not self-importance." - Marie Forleo
"The more things you have, the more things you have to manage. Simplicity isn't merely cheaper, it's easier."
I love this quote from James Clear. Minimalism has been my go to #philosophy for years and I've never regretted owning and doing less. It's so freeing and definitely a puzzle piece of the #goodlife.
"If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escape 100 days of sorrow" - Chinese proverb
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"Sometimes it would be wise to approach a task with ignorance. Not being aware of a challenge may just be what we need to rise to it."
I couldn't agree more with Rick Rubin's insight. Let's all be more childlike, playful and lighthearted - at least occasionally and see where it leads us. Cue...it might be the path to the #goodlife.
Today, I experienced my first ever cancelled flight, throwing all my plans for the coming days in the wind. What better occasion to practice #mindfulness and #stoicism? Thanks for the opportunity and for not letting us embark on a faulty aircraft. There' ve been enough accidents lately!
"There can be no significant change in the world unless we first have the courage to change ourselves. And in order to change ourselves, we must first believe we can." from Everything is Figueroutable by Marie Forleo
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I've just finished reading The Creative Act by Rick Rubin. It's a book not just for the artists among us. It contains so many nuggets of #wisdom about #spirituality, the #goodlife and the human experience at large. I highly recommend it.
"Still, what I want in my life
is to be willing
to be dazzled --
to cast aside the weight of facts
and maybe even
to float a little
above this difficult world."
An excerpt from "The Ponds" by Mary Oliver, shared by Adriene on her FWFG February Vlog. Thanks Adriene for the great work you do and for being who you are!
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"For everything you do, there will be a last time that you do it." (William B. Irvine)
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Rick Rubin on listening:
"Formulating an opinion while listening, is not listening. Neither is preparing a response, or defending our position or attacking another's. To listen impatiently is to hear nothing at all.
True listening is openly receiving. Paying attention with no preconceived ideas. The only goal is to fully and clearly understand what is being transmitted, remaining totally present with what's being expressed - and allowing it to be what it is.
Anything less is not only a disservice to the speaker, but also to yourself. "
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"Beware of the assumption that the way you work is the best way simply because it’s the way you’ve done it before." from The Creative Act by Rick Rubin
This applies to anything in life, not just work. Sometimes it is wise to question your processes.
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"The psyche has admittance to a universal wisdom deeper than what we can come up with in our conscious mind. It provides a far less limited view. An oceanic source." from The Creative Act by Rick Rubin
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