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21 " Who is an unfortunate person? One who looks at other people and sees only their flaws. "
― Haemin Sunim , Love for Imperfect Things: How to Accept Yourself in a World Striving for Perfection
22 " The person leading you toward spiritual awakening is not the one who praises you or is nice to you. Your spirituality deepens because of those who insult you and give you a hard time. They are your spiritual teachers in disguise. How "
― Haemin Sunim , The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: Guidance on the Path to Mindfulness from a Spiritual Leader
23 " There is a saying in Korea: “Lengthy deliberation often leads to a terrible decision.” If you think and worry too much before doing something, “your boat goes to the mountain instead of the ocean. "
24 " It’s okay that you have flaws. How could our lives be as clean and white as a blank sheet of paper? Life naturally takes its toll on our bodies, our minds, and our relationships. rather than choosing a life in which you do nothing for fear of making a mistake, choose a life that improves through failure and pain. And shout out loud to your struggling self, I love you so much "
25 " If you want to predict how a politician will act after winning an election, look at how he currently lives and how he has behaved in the past. A person does not live the way he says he would. He lives the way he has been living. "
26 " she never thought about loving herself because love for her always meant giving it to someone else. "
27 " Love is trusting someone, being there for someone, being ready to listen with a tender heart for no other reason than love. At times we are not sure whether what we feel is love. At that moment, ask yourself this: “Am I happy to give more even after having given a lot?” If the answer is yes, and there is no regret afterward, then that is probably love. "
28 " What our mind focuses on becomes our world. Seen this way, the mind does not seem so insignificant in relation to the world out there, does it? "
29 " Spirituality must be practiced not just in solitude but also among people. Open up to people around you and feel connected. This is the true challenge of spiritual practice. "
30 " it is hard to find one’s calling because many mistakenly believe they need to look only within to discover their passion. Although it is true that we have innate interests and talents, we often do not know what they are until we have real-life experiences. Having a wide range of experiences can help you uncover your inner passion. Try various part-time jobs and internships, or volunteer. Don’t be afraid of rolling up your sleeves and diving in. While immersed in a job’s reality, you will discover whether it’s a good fit. Work experiences may unlock the door to a career opportunity you hadn’t considered. Third, "
31 " The reason we think we are better than others is that inferiority still lurks within us. A sense of superiority exists because of a sense of inferiority. "
32 " Be the kind of person who can put yourself in someone else's shoes and understand something not just from your own perspective but from theirs as well. "
33 " When you care for yourself first, the world will also find you worthy of care. "
34 " When I look deeply within myself, I realize what it is that I really want from others: attentive ears that listen to what I am saying, kind words that acknowledge my existence and worth, gentle eyes that accept my flaws and insecurities.I resolve to be that person for those around me. "
35 " The most dangerous people are those who have passion but lack wisdom. If "
36 " Thinking too much can make it difficult to act. If you just do it, then it is done. But if you give in to your thinking, your mind will get in the way, telling you “you can’t,” “you shouldn’t,” “you don’t want to.” In that case, get up early the next morning and just do the thing you’ve been putting off. If you give yourself time to start thinking about it, inaction will take hold again. "
37 " There are many more ordinary hours in life than extraordinary ones. We wait in line at the supermarket. We spend hours commuting to work. We water our plants and feed our pets. Happiness means finding a moment of joy in those ordinary hours. "
38 " It is a sign of great spiritual strength to keep someone else’s secret. "
39 " Listening openly, patiently, and attentively is one of the most significant expressions of love. "
40 " If I had to summarize the entirety of most people’s lives in a few words, it would be endless resistance to what is. As we resist, we are in constant motion trying to adjust, and yet we still remain unhappy about what is. "