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Jack Kornfield says we can love and care for others but we cannot…

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Attempted Love

“Peace requires us to surrender our illusions of control. We can love and care for others but we cannot possess our children, lovers, family, or friends. We can assist them, pray for them, and wish them well, yet in the … Continue reading →

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Tyler Knott Gregson says all we can control in this silly and wildly perfect life…

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Attempted Love

“All we can control in this silly and wildly perfect life, is the love that we choose to give out without any regard to ever getting it back in return.” – Tyler Knott Gregson

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Derrick Jensen says what if the point of life…

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Attempted Love

“What if the point of life has nothing to do with the creation of an ever-expanding region of control? What if the point is not to keep at bay all those people, beings, objects and emotions that we so needlessly … Continue reading →

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