"We think that the problems of the world and of ourselves can only be solved through "doing," not realizing that it is this focus on ceaseless activity that has created much of our present imbalance. Rather than always asking, "What should I do?," we can learn to reflect, "How should I be?"

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Source : Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee (2009). “The Return of the Feminine and the World Soul”, p.52, The Golden Sufi Center

Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee

#Thinking Quotes #Focus Quotes #Asking Quotes

“Evil is relativeâ€¦You canâ€™t hang a sign on it. You canâ€™t touch it or taste it or cut it with a sword. Evil depends on where you are standing, pointing your indicting finger.”
“Not a creature was stirring, not even an elf.”
“It's best to give while your hand is still warm.”

Source : Philip Roth (2006). “Everyman”, p.188, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
“I work best inundated with things, when it's like raining information.”
“I hate Calvin and Hobbes. I think its a big re-hash of formula kid strips.”
“You are a bundle of mysteries. Finding and conquering yourself is a lifetime task. There are unplumbed depths in you full of the rich ore of personal discovery. Explore yourself! There is power in you - the power to change yourself and to change the world; the power to create plans, projects, movements for the common good; the power to inspire and serve.”

Source : "The Art of Living".
“I go to the gym five days a week and I have a personal trainer. I am on a strict diet, which is kind of hard to keep up with on the road, but I stick to it as well as I can.”
“Never let 'em see you sweat. Guests feel guilty if they think you've worked too hard to make dinner for them - which of course you have!”

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