Self Discovery Quotes

“Nothing, to my way of thinking, is a better proof of a well ordered mind than a man’s ability to stop just where he is and pass some time in his own company.” ~ Seneca

Solitude is central to the art of loving.

You define your beauty. No one else.

Don’t overlook things that excite you.

The things you are passionate about are not random, they are your calling.

The world is vast—the inner world is infinite.

A good question to reflect on deeply:

Can you remember who you were before the world told you who you should be...?

“A jet plane cannot mow the lawn, but it can fly to distant destinations. Don’t worry so much about what you can’t do; just do what you can as only you can do it.” ~ Dan Millman

“Do the things you used to talk about doing but never did. Know when to let go and when to hold on tight. Stop rushing. Don’t be intimidated to say it like it is. Stop apologizing all the time. Learn to say no, so your yes has some oomph. Spend time with the friends who lift you up, and cut loose the ones who bring you down. Stop giving your power away. Be more concerned with being interested than being interesting. Be old enough to appreciate your freedom, and young enough to enjoy it. Finally know who you are.” ~ Kristin Armstrong

Two things define you:

“Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life – think of it, dream of it, live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of your body, be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success.” ~ Swami Vivekananda

“The great mystery isn’t that people do things badly but that they occasionally do a few things well. The only thing that is universal is incompetence. Strength is always specific! Nobody ever commented, for example, that the great violinist Jascha Heifetz probably couldn’t play the trumpet well.” ~ Peter Drucker

“People’s purpose in life is always connected to their giftedness.” ~ John C. Maxwell, Leadership Gold

Oscar Wilde on spending time alone:

I think it's very healthy to spend time alone. You need to know how to be alone and not defined by another person. ~ Oscar Wilde

Your road is not the only road in life.

People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road does not mean they are lost.

Rethink how you think about art.

Stop thinking about art works as objects and start thinking about them as triggers for experiences.

The Book of Understanding [Book]

By: Osho

From this Book: 24 Quotes

Book Overview: The path to freedom is filled with questions and uncertainty. Is it possible to truly know who we are? Do our lives have a purpose, or are we just accidental? What are we meant to contribute? What are we meant to become, to create, and to share? In The Book of Understanding, Osho, one of the most provocative thinkers of our time, challenges us to understand our world and ourselves in a new and radical way. In this groundbreaking work, Osho identifies, loosens, and ultimately helps to untie the knots of fear and misunderstanding that restrict us—leaving us free to discover and create our own individual path to freedom.

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Post(s) Inspired by this Book:

23 Profound Osho Quotes from The Book of Understanding
Osho Quote on Meaning and How It Arises (Beyond the Quote 85/365)
Buddha: On Getting Insulted [Excerpt]
Abraham Lincoln: On Being the Son of a Shoemaker [Excerpt]
How To Find The Lion Within — An Ancient Parable About a Lion and a Sheep [Excerpt]

“To dare is to lose one’s footing momentarily. To not dare is to lose oneself.” ~ Soren Kierkegaard