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“Death, when it approaches, ought not to take one by surprise. It should be part of the full expectancy of life. Without an ever-present sense of death life is insipid.”
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“The most important thing in my life is Christ,”
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“Mindfulness means moment-to-moment, non-judgmental awareness. It is cultivated by refining our capacity to pay attention, intentionally, in the present moment, and then sustaining that attention over time as best we can. In the process, we become more in touch with our life as it is unfolding.”
Source : Myla Kabat-zinn, Jon Kabat-Zinn (1998). “Everyday Blessings: The Inner Work of Mindful Parenting”, Hyperion
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“I trust people who are violent about art, as long as they aren't closed-minded. But, unfortunately, most art blowhards are also art bigots.”
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“They’ll be black because that’s the way they’re seen. Barack Obama, Tiger Woods, Halle Berry, have all known that. Will that change? Don’t hold your breath.”
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“People will buy anything at jumble sales,' I said. 'At the Evacuated Children Charity Fair a woman bought a tree branch that had fallen on the table.”
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“Aw, he's just you know...entrenched," Matt said. "Gotta adjust to the perspective and deal from there." Then he added, "Not that I'd want him as my dad...." Mike practically sprayed his milk. "Dude! Can you imagine?" Then Matt gave my dad a slap on the back and said, "No way. I'm sticking with my main man here." My mom grinned from across the kitchen and said, "Me too." I'd never seen my father cry. And he didn't exactly sit there bawling, but there were definitely tears welling up in his eyes.”
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“It is within you that the ghosts acquire voices.”
Source : Italo Calvino (2012). “Under the Jaguar Sun”, p.56, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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“Every effect that one produces gives one an enemy. To be popular one must be a mediocrity.”
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“Dare, dream, dance, smile, and sing loudly! And have faith that love is an unstoppable force!”
