Everyone has a story, and sometimes our egos choose to ignore that. Don’t take everything personally—it is usually not about you.
JAY SHETTYMonks understand that routine frees your mind, but the biggest threat to that freedom is monotony. People complain about their poor memories, but I’ve heard it said that we don’t have a retention problem, we have an attention problem.
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Treat yourself with the same love and respect you want to show to others.
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All things are temporary and that we can’t truly own or control anything.
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A monk mind practices detachment. We realize that everything—from our houses to our families—is borrowed.
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Live your own destiny imperfectly than to live an imitation of somebody.
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It is impossible to build one’s own happiness on the unhappiness of others.
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The arrogant ego desires respect, whereas the humble worker inspires respect.
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Actually, the greatest detachment is being close to everything and not letting it consume and own you. That’s real strength.
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They are forever free who renounce all selfish desires and break away from the ego cage of I, me, and mine
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Negativity is a trait, not someone’s identity.
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If you don’t break your ego, life will break it for you.
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Monks understand that routine frees your mind, but the biggest threat to that freedom is monotony. People complain about their poor memories, but I’ve heard it said that we don’t have a retention problem, we have an attention problem.
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Being present is the only way to live a truly rich and full life.
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Fear does not prevent death. It prevents life.
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Most of our communication is nonverbal.
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When you learn to navigate and manage your breath, you can navigate any situation in life
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