A process for discernment: God is my ultimate source of truth and wisdom, and dwells forever at the center of my being. Therefore, any thought, emotion, or action that takes me further from my center can be neither truthful, nor wise.
BILL CRAWFORDWhen a loving, meaningful experience is our goal, we must trust an energy that is congruent with that goal as our guide along the way. Bottom line, trust love over fear if love is what you’re after.
More Bill Crawford Quotes
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You can’t fight fire with fire, or fear with fear.
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In order to become more influential with those who are resistant to our point of view, we must be willing to start with what is influencing them.
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To influence others, we must know what is influencing them… and they must know that we get it.
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Our past is not, as some fear, a series of events carved in stone that we must carry around for the rest of our lives… but a kaleidoscope of experiences that, when viewed through different lenses, can ‘color’ (change) how we see our present and future.
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One key to successful relationships is learning to say “no” without guilt, so that you can say “yes” without resentment.
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Autonomy, Purpose, & Mastery: If you are having difficulty creating the life you want, chances are one or more of these are missing.
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Many people would rather be certain of their worries and fears, than risk the uncertainty of hope and optimism.
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Freedom isn’t about having permission to do whatever we want… it’s about having the courage to do whatever fills our life with meaning.
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Never define yourself in terms of how you are negatively affected by others.
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To truly be of service to others, we must first serve the server. The ability to bring an enlightened presence to those in need is the ability to light a candle without burning ourselves out.
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Trust is simply a set of expectations about the present and the future. The key is to ensure that these are chosen and evaluated based upon awareness versus fear.
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Problems occur when we tie our peace of mind to another’s state of mind.
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To understand ourself, we must understand our “selves,” or the parts of us that motivate our thoughts, decisions, and behaviors.
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Diversity, or the state of being different, isn’t the same as inclusion. One is a description of what is, while the other describes a style of interaction essential to effective teams and organizations.
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Holding on to painful images of the past in order to avoid painful experiences in the future serves only to color the present with pain.
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