Buddhism Quote by Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel Dakini Power Twelve Extraordinary Women Shaping the Transmission of Tibetan
““Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel, when asked how to strike a better balance between family, work and self-realisation says: "You need the intention, good scheduling, and you have to be creative. If you don't find time to practice, one of the three is missing.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Dakini Power Twelve Extraordinary Women Shaping the Transmission of Tibetan Buddhism, null; author:
Balancing family, work, and self‑realisation requires intention, scheduling, and creativity; missing any leads to imbalance.
In simple terms: Balancing life needs intention, schedule, creativity.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize and plan creative time.
Themes
family
work
self‑realisation
meditation
parenting
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
Family:1
Meditation:1
Mother:1
Parenting:1
Practice:1
Self realisation:1
Work Self:1
Need Intention:1
Intention Good:1
Elizabeth Mattis:0
When to use this quote
- career planning
- family routines
- personal development
Key Concepts
time management
creativity
intentional living
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you integrate creativity into daily scheduling?
- Which area suffers most when intention is lacking?
A Different Perspective
One element alone cannot sustain balance.
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