You might be tempted to assume that this kind of positive thinking implies living in some kind of “rose-colored glasses fantasy-land” that ignores the negative aspects of life. But what if you choose to believe and practice the idea that “it’s all good?” Give it up.Ever heard the phrase, “it’s all good?” Can this belief possibly be true? Maybe the idea can be true in some existential, spiritual or even scientific way. “There is nowhere you can go and only be with people who are like you. “My sister's the type who religiously watches the fear segments of her local Eyewitness News broadcasts, retaining nothing but the headline.Everything is dangerous all of the time, and if it's not yet been pulled off the shelves, then it's certainly under investigation - so there.” “Well, I think that if you sincerely try to imagine what life is like for another person - not in a mocking way, not in a satirical way, but in a sincere, compassionate way - I don't think that's exploitive.” It is wonderful to be self-sacrificing, but watch out for self-disdain! If we don’t apply some of the medicine that we use on others to strengthen ourselves, our patients will be healed and we will be dying.” “Sometimes we esteem others more important than ourselves. Season 3, Episode 14: "Scorched Earth", February 07, 2000. “The Strength of a civilization is not measured by its ability to fight wars, but rather by its ability to prevent them.” “A Second Collection”, p.16, University of Toronto Press If the rejection is limited to the dogmas, then it is just a roundabout way of saying that all the dogmas are false.” If the rejection is universal, then it is the self-destructive proposition that there are no true propositions. “If one denies that, when the meaning is true, then the meant is what is so, one rejects propositional truth. “The gift of knowledge is the highest gift in the world.” “Few people will appreciate the music if I just show them the notes. “There's always two sides to the coin if you have the patience to see.” If life keeps throwing then you have a tennis match going. Take what life throws at you and throw it right back.
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