Determination means to place our intention above our emotion
Determination means to place our intention above our emotion We all want to be determined, at least about some things that are important to us. [...]
We are always full of thoughts but we aren’t always thoughtful
We are always full of thoughts but we aren’t always thoughtful Our consciousness is always filled with thoughts, for we can never stop thinking. Even [...]
Free will is the distance between impulse and response
Free will is the distance between impulse and response On seeing addicted people relapsing despite their best intentions, we may wonder, “Do they still have [...]
See weakness as woundedness not wickedness
See weakness as woundedness not wickedness Suppose our hand is fractured, thereby weakening its connection with our arm. Then our capacity to move it according [...]
Intelligence means to know which thoughts to contemplate and which to neglect
Intelligence means to know which thoughts to contemplate and which to neglect Intelligence is essentially the ability to make good choices. For example, IQ tests [...]
When emotions appeal within us be the umpire not the appealer
When emotions appeal within us be the umpire not the appealer In cricket, the fielding players often appeal vociferously, claiming that the batsman is out. [...]