““During the course of an ordinary day, we are constrained by a kind of natural caution, an anticipation of possible difficulties and problems, which tint our consciousness a shade of grey. Talking and thinking about peak experiences makes us realize how lucky we are, and that we can dispense with the caution and constraint. It is like realizing that you have more money in the bank than you thought.””
![“In life, every experience of a peak always follows the experience of a valley and we go back and forth between them. […] Until you understand that both the peaks and the valleys are inevitable and will eventually pass, and you disidentify from both sides, you will miss seeing your unmoving center…” quote by Eliza Mada Dalian](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a32/eliza-mada-dalian-49488_consciousness_in-life-every-experience-of-a-peak-alway_2055953.jpg)
