relationship with self

An interesting observation in Maslow's work on self-actualized people is that they tend to be less "introspective" than others. Meaning they spend less time thinking about themselves and their feelings. But they are more attuned to their inner compass when *acting on the world*.

“Sorrow eats time. Be patient. Time eats sorrow.”

― Louise Erdrich

Spontaneity is great but life is just easier and everything goes far better when we have protocols.

you don’t need to understand yourself fully. you can’t. you are an organism of complexity beyond your own comprehension all you need to do is notice what you notice, meet it with love & warmth, and allow yourself space to bloom

My most effective life hack has been to learn to be with my inner experience, just as it is. It changes everything. Unfortunately, most people want a more complicated solution and are dissatisfied with that answer. I just sit with that. :)

Our external struggles with life mirror our internal struggles with integrity.

The unspoken belief behind self-improvement is "I'll be worthy when..."

“We must not allow other people’s limited perceptions to define us.” —Virginia Satir