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Baruch Spinoza says the more clearly you understand yourself and your emotions…

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Attempted Love

“The more clearly you understand yourself and your emotions, the more you become a lover of what is.” – Baruch Spinoza

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The Great Kamryn says the more intimately you know someone, the more clearly you’ll see their flaws…

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Attempted Love

“The truth is that the more intimately you know someone, the more clearly you’ll see their flaws. That’s just the way it is. This is why marriages fail, why children are abandoned, why friendships don’t last. You might think you … Continue reading →

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Pema Chodron says the only reason we don’t open our hearts and minds to other people is that…

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Attempted Love

“The only reason we don’t open our hearts and minds to other people is that they trigger confusion in us that we don’t feel brave enough or sane enough to deal with. To the degree that we look clearly and … Continue reading →

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