"Not causing harm requires staying awake. Part of being awake is slowing down enough to notice what we say and do. The more we witness our emotional chain reactions and understand how they work, the easier it is to refrain. It becomes a way of life to stay awake, slow down, and notice."

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Source : Pema Chodron (2000). “When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times”, p.48, Shambhala Publications

Pema Chodron

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“As our culture has become increasingly hostile to Christianity, it has become correspondingly open to wickedness.”
“Contentment with life is not a feeling, but it is a decision we must make.”
“Neurotic behavior is quite predictable. Healthy behavior is unpredictable.”
“I am against all machines. It's no wonder that so many Americans go on dope when they have no other cultural stimulus than a television.”

Source : Source: www.interviewmagazine.com
“That's what I love about acting. There's never a set role. You can be a firefighter, you can be a baseball player, you can be whatever you want in the acting world. I think I've found my calling.”
“It's like a dream job to work with your friends.”
“The literal meaning of the Chinese characters for revolution is elimination of life”

Source : Ma Jian (2008). “Beijing Coma: A Novel”, p.66, Macmillan
“It's estimated for every $1 billion we spend on road construction, nearly 48,000 jobs are created.”

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