". . . in the studio of your mind . . . putting thoughts into action takes vision: without it, you will lack direction" (page 147).
"We have a choice in everything we do. There are reasons why we focus on certain choices and not others" (which she then delineates -- pages 171+).
". . . there are many forms of intelligence -- emotional intelligence, intelligent good sense. Some people have neither" (page 187). Be aware and beware of these sorts of people.
"READ AS MUCH AS YOU CAN . . . Words express our thoughts . . . Each of us is a unique collage, of our parents, our friends, our studies, experiences and travels, our reading . . . A cultivated person can perceive the unity and multiplicity of a thing at once, and see no contradiction" (page 210).
"We acquire and expand energy through ideas" (page 227).
"QI AND ENTHUSIASM . . . Enthusiasm is an emotion that spurs us into action. It is a powerful energy form, to be cultivated with dedication" (page 231). This may be one of the most practical and important ideas in the book.
"One thing alone is true: live well. But to live well we must be truly 'alive,' and love life itself" (page 231).
'TRAVEL, LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL . . . How can we be free if we cling to home like an oyster to a rock, mired in routine and boredom? Travel for pleasure . . . A pencil and notebook are all we need . . . The experience will leave an indelible trace in your soul" (pages 233-234). Indeed, go forth!
Today's Rune: Initiation.
5 comments:
To live simply one curbs desire to expend energy in all its forms.
One of Xavier's motto's has always been "doing more with less."
Erik, I am trying to pare down my extensive shoe collection. I simply don't need 'em all and sometimes the indulgence makes me feel guilty.
Hi Erik! This chimes well with my own thoughts. 2017 is going to be a year when I reduce my paid workload, live simply but live more creatively. I look forward to reading up on your choices, too. Happy Christmas! Hope all is well with you and yours...
Cheers, dudes! Danny, splendid!
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