“What they don’t understand—and the wide world certainly does not understand—is that these reckless acts do stem from a biological need to alter their inner state. In pain, they feel compelled to seek relief immediately.” — Edward M. Hallowell Copy Share Image
“Forgiving yourself means that you give up on your hope that the past will be different.” — Edward M. Hallowell Copy Share Image
“1. Position one blank sheet of paper to your right and another to your left; then take a pencil in each hand. Simultaneously, draw a… — Edward M. Hallowell Copy Share Image
“The best reason to take your time is that this time is the only time you'll ever have.” — Edward M. Hallowell Copy Share Image
“Forgiveness takes intelligence, discipline, imagination, and persistence, as well as a special psychological strength, something athletes call mental toughness and warriors call courage.” — Edward M. Hallowell Copy Share Image
“Always valuable, your attention has now also become one of your most insecure assets and most-sought-after possessions.” — Edward M. Hallowell Copy Share Image
“What they don’t understand—and the wide world certainly does not understand—is that these reckless acts do stem from a biological need to alter their… — Edward M. Hallowell Copy Share Image
“When social critics deplore the materialism of our time and its preoccupation with money, fame, and superficial values, they overlook that the driving force… — Edward M. Hallowell Copy Share Image
“The enthusiasm that characterizes our time is, unlike current events, hopeful and, like all enthusiasms, playful. The energy that flashes through our electronics has… — Edward M. Hallowell Copy Share Image
“Forgiveness is not turning the other cheek. Forgiveness is not running away. Forgiveness does not mean that you condone what the person has done,… — Edward M. Hallowell Copy Share Image
“In this era, you must deliberately preserve and cultivate your most valuable connections to people, activities, and whatever else is most important to you.… — Edward M. Hallowell Copy Share Image
“Keep those faces in mind, the little girls and boys in the early grades, all trusting the adults to show them the way, all… — Edward M. Hallowell Copy Share Image
“To let friendship die away by negligence and silence is certainly not wise. It is voluntarily to throw away one of the greatest comforts… — Edward M. Hallowell Copy Share Image
