“The way to change the ugliness inside of you is to accept it.”
“Your personality is a shield against unresolved trauma.”
“Behaviors emerge from values. Want to change a behavior? Change the value that causes it. Want to find the values you hold? Pay attention to your visions of the future that cause you to feel good. How often do you imagine the future? Pay attention to it and, your fears and desires will become apparent, as well as the values.”
“Afraid of not having lived? Then live.”
“That beautiful feeling of tipsiness after only the second beer after taking a break from alcohol for a few days...”
“You will never outrun your fears. The only solution is to stare at them and invite them in. Afraid of dying alone without reaching your potential? Good. Remind yourself that in the time of dread. In the meantime, go look at art, at a tree, ponder.”