Though few would admit it, most of the time, when people are upset they don't actually want to … - Lee L Jampolsky

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Kind of like love before first sight. ” and “Butterflies in your stomach. That was such a crappy metaphor. More like killer bees.

Lee L Jampolsky

Though few would admit it, most of the time, when people are upset they don't actually want to feel differently, they want agreement and ways to make a situation, condition, or person change.

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It is impossible to hold a grudge and have peace of mind at the same time. It would be like trying to have day and night exist in the same moment.

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You can learn to focus on love in your heart rather than the symptoms of your physical condition.

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You may not have chosen what is happening to your body, but you can choose how you respond.

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Most likely, when you are upset for any reason, it is rare that you will want to quickly see the real cause of your upset or the solution, but with practice you can begin to ask yourself honestly, is it the person
situation or is it my unforgiving thoughts about this person and the past that are upsetting me?

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The roots of addiction can be seen in our search for happiness in something outside of our self, be it drugs, relationships, material possessions.

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