"Some tension is necessary for the soul to……" — Joan Z. Borysenko
"Some tension is necessary for the soul to grow, and we can put that tension to good use. We can look for every opportunity to give and receive love, to appreciate nature, to heal our wounds and the wounds of others, to forgive, and to serve."
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19 Quotes by Joan Z. Borysenko
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Everyday brings a choice: to practice stress or to practice peace.
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Growth of the soul is our goal, and there are many ways to encourage that growth, such as through love,…
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A spiritually optimistic point of view holds that the universe is woven out of a fabric of love. Everything that…
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We drop like pebbles into the ponds of each other's souls, and the orbit of our ripples continues to expand,…
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Thank God for what doesn't need healing.
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Forgiveness is not the misguided act of condoning irresponsible, hurtful behavior. Nor is it a superficial turning of the other…
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Forgiveness entails the authentic acceptance of our own worthiness as human beings, the understanding that mistakes are opportunities for growth,…
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To nourish the soul means to become kinder, more compassionate, wiser, and more loving, often through the making of difficult…
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When we are capable of living in the moment free from the tyranny of "shoulds," free from the nagging sensation…
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Perhaps the hardest lesson to learn is not to be attached to the results of your actions.
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If we don't forgive ourselves for our mistakes, and others for the wounds they have inflicted upon us, we end…
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Because gratification of a desire leads to the temporary stilling of the mind and the experience of the peaceful, joyful…
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