A human being is a part of the whole, called by us Universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest --- a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole nature in its beauty.
Albert Einstein
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Acceptance: The Key to Cultivating Inner Resilience
In the midst of our global predicament that has no solutions but begs more for wise responses, embracing acceptance may be our most vital and wisest response of all. Acceptance, often misunderstood as resignation, is far from giving up. It … Continue reading
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