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David Jimenez

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Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life with the Heart of a Buddha by Tara Brach

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Buddha taught that going to the root of our suffering and seeing it clearly was the beginning of freedom. This was his first noble truth: Suffering or discontent is universal, and fully recognizing its existence is the first step on the ...more

David’s Quotes

“Habit is far more dependable
than inspiration. Make progress by making habits. Don’t focus on getting into shape. Focus on becoming the kind of person
who never misses a workout.”
― Kevin Kelly, Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier

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“Instead of asking your child what they learned today, ask them who they helped today.”
― Kevin Kelly, Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier

tags: disrespect, kind, manners, raising-children

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“Anger is not the proper response to anger. When you see someone angry
you are seeing their pain. Compassion
is the proper response to anger.”
― Kevin Kelly, Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier

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“Don’t be the best. Be the only.”
― Kevin Kelly, Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier

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“It’s possible that a not-so-smart person who can communicate well can do much better than a super-smart person who can’t communicate well.That is good news because it is much easier to improve your communication skills than your intelligence.”
― Kevin Kelly, Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier

tags: communication, manners, respect

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