The path of least resistance and least trouble is a mental rut already made. It requires troublesome work to undertake the alternation of old beliefs. Self-conceit often regards it as a sign of weakness to admit that a belief to which we have once committed ourselves is wrong. We get so identified with an idea that it is literally a "pet" notion and we rise to its defense and stop our eyes and ears to anything different.
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In terms of the game theory, we might say the universe is
so constituted as to maximize play. The best read more
In terms of the game theory, we might say the universe is
so constituted as to maximize play. The best games are not those in which
all goes smoothly and steadily toward a certain conclusion, but those in
which the outcome is always in doubt. Similarly, the geometry of life is
designed to keep us at the point of maximum tension between certainty and
uncertainty, order and chaos. Every important call is a close one. We
survive and evolve by the skin of our teeth. We really wouldn't want it
any other way.
I'd rather be a could-be if I cannot be an are;
because a could-be is a maybe who is reaching read more
I'd rather be a could-be if I cannot be an are;
because a could-be is a maybe who is reaching for a star.
I'd rather be a has-been than a might-have-been, by far;
for a might have-been has never been, but a has was once an are.
Praying without ceasing is not ritualized, nor are there even words. It
is a constant state of awareness of oneness read more
Praying without ceasing is not ritualized, nor are there even words. It
is a constant state of awareness of oneness with God.
Bright lights cast dark shadows when shone from only one direction.
Bright lights cast dark shadows when shone from only one direction.
You've got to sing like you don't need the money. You've got to love like you'll never get hurt. You've read more
You've got to sing like you don't need the money. You've got to love like you'll never get hurt. You've got to dance like there's nobody watching. You've got to come from the heart, if you want it to work.
Go far -- too far you cannot, still the farther. The more experience finds you: and go sparing. One meal read more
Go far -- too far you cannot, still the farther. The more experience finds you: and go sparing. One meal a week will serve you, and one suit, Through all your travels; for you'll find it certain. The poorer and the baser you appear, The more you look through still.
There is always a way to go if you look for it.
There is always a way to go if you look for it.
Do you know what happens when you give a procrastinator a good idea? Nothing!
Do you know what happens when you give a procrastinator a good idea? Nothing!
Accept the challenges, so that you may feel the exhilaration of
victory.
Accept the challenges, so that you may feel the exhilaration of
victory.
