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Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life with the Heart of a Buddha by Tara Brach

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Buddha taught that going to the root of our suffering and seeing it clearly was the beginning of freedom. This was his first noble truth: Suffering or discontent is universal, and fully recognizing its existence is the first step on the ...more

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“The purpose of listening is not to reply, but to hear what is not being said.”
― Kevin Kelly, Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier

tags: communication, conversation, listening

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“Your ideal partner is not someone you never disagree with but someone you are glad to disagree with.”
― Kevin Kelly, Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier

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“Don’t be the best. Be the only.”
― Kevin Kelly, Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier

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“Anger is not the proper response to anger. When you see someone angry
you are seeing their pain. Compassion
is the proper response to anger.”
― Kevin Kelly, Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier

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“Habit is far more dependable
than inspiration. Make progress by making habits. Don’t focus on getting into shape. Focus on becoming the kind of person
who never misses a workout.”
― Kevin Kelly, Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier

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