I love fast cars. . . and to go too fast in them.
Being willing to change allows you to move from a point of view to a viewing point - a higher, more expansive place, from which you can see both sides.
The quality of our lives depends not on whether or not we have conflicts, but on how we respond to them.
What would it be like if you lived each day, each breath, as a work of art in progress? Imagine that you are a masterpiece unfolding each second of every day, a work of art taking form with every breath.
Conflict can be seen as a gift of energy, in which neither side loses and a new dance is created.
Instead of seeing the rug being pulled from under us, we can learn to dance on the shifting carpet.
Embracing conflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration can lead to growth and fascination.
Now let's make two things clear: ISIL is not 'Islamic. ' No religion condones the killing of innocents, and the vast majority of ISIL's victims have been Muslim. And ISIL is certainly not a state. It was formerly al Qaeda's affiliate in Iraq, and has taken advantage of sectarian strife and Syria's civil war to gain territory on both sides of the Iraq-Syrian border. It is recognized by no government, nor the people it subjugates. ISIL is a terrorist organization, pure and simple. And it has no vision other than the slaughter of all who stand in its way.
The creative scientist studies nature with the rapt gaze of the lover, and is guided as often by aesthetics as by rational considerations in guessing how nature works.
The insecure way is the secure way.
Never burn bridges. Today's junior jerk, tomorrow's senior partner.