"Certainty is a cruel mindset. It hardens our minds against possibility."

--

Source : Ellen J. Langer (2009). “Counterclockwise: Mindful Health and the Power of Possibility”, p.24, Ballantine Books

Ellen Langer

#Growth Quotes #Mind Quotes #Possibility Quotes

“It is often easier to make progress on mega-ambitious dreams. ... Since no one else is crazy enough to do it, you have little competition.”
“Everything was God, holy; as God is total, so the driftwood branch was holy. This must be the stuff religion is made of.”
“I Love children, especially when they cry for then someone takes them away.”
“I feel Scottish when with English people, and when I'm with Scottish people, I realise I'm English.”
“After gaining the incredible platform from 'Glee,' it wasn't so much of a decision to get involved as it was an opportunity to take part. I'll be honest, I'm not so much into the idea of one cause being more important than another; however, I felt that the Trevor Project was a perfect fit for my efforts. It stands for a lot of things that I believe in, as well as falls in line with much of what 'Glee' stands for.”
“When I look in the mirror I see my parents' sacrifices being honored. I see the love from which I was created and the power of the human spirit.”
“Why don't we call on the credit card companies to be accountable? They need to be held accountable for their predatory lending practices.”
“Recognizing the absurdity of life is also a way of surviving.”

You may also like:

Daniel J. Siegel
Author
John Bargh
Psychologist
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Professor
Judith Rodin
Krista Tippett
Broadcaster
Martin Seligman
Psychologist
Robert Cialdini
Professor
Solomon Asch
Psychologist
Tal Ben-Shahar
Writer