“specifically and the perennial philosophy generally. Before we do the conscious work of self-development, we are the seeds of what we may become. To transform from our “acorn-self” into our “oak tree–Self,” we must traverse our underground territory—allow our defenses… — Beatrice Chestnut Copy Share Image
“you are more than just your personality—the personality that you and others associate with your “self” is only part of who you are.” — Beatrice Chestnut Copy Share Image
“Delusional thinking, obviously, the other acorns concluded, but one of them continued to engage him in conversation: “So tell us, how would we become… — Beatrice Chestnut Copy Share Image
“how we can transform ourselves to manifest our highest possibilities.” — Beatrice Chestnut Copy Share Image
“Author Cynthia Bourgeault presents an instructive parable in her book The Wisdom Way of Knowing that captures the essence of what this ancient knowledge… — Beatrice Chestnut Copy Share Image
“When I was thirty, I discovered the work of Ken Wilber and found myself ease into a sense of clarity and peace because everything… — Beatrice Chestnut Copy Share Image
“specifically and the perennial philosophy generally. Before we do the conscious work of self-development, we are the seeds of what we may become. To… — Beatrice Chestnut Copy Share Image
“Developing our “true” self requires us to know, accept, and integrate all parts of our selves, including our Shadow elements.” — Beatrice Chestnut Copy Share Image
“The “acorn-self” doesn’t know a life without fear; only the “oak tree–Self” grows beyond fear and anxiety.” — Beatrice Chestnut Copy Share Image
“fully Westernized acorns, they went about their business with purposeful energy; and since they were midlife, baby-boomer acorns, they engaged in a lot of… — Beatrice Chestnut Copy Share Image
“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In the space there is the power to choose our response. In our response lies our… — Beatrice Chestnut Copy Share Image
“Once upon a time, in a not-so-far-away land, there was a kingdom of acorns, nestled at the foot of a grand old oak tree.… — Beatrice Chestnut Copy Share Image
“Being blind to parts of ourselves means that there is often a difference between the person we think we are—or the person we would… — Beatrice Chestnut Copy Share Image
