“It is very hard to be brave," said Piglet, sniffing slightly, "when you're only a Very Small Animal." Rabbit, who had begun to write very busily, looked up and said: "It is because you are a very small animal that you will be Useful in the adventure before us.” WritingSaidHardAnimalAdventureBraveBe BraveRabbitsPigletSniffingSmall Animals Author:Benjamin Hoff
“The surest way to become Tense, Awkward, and Confused is to develop a mind that tries too hard - one that thinks too much.” ThinkingWayTryingMindHardToo MuchConfusedAwkwardTaoTenseTao Of Pooh Author:Benjamin Hoff
“But down through the centuries, man has developed a mind that separates him from the world of reality, the world of natural laws. This mind tries too hard, wears itself out, and ends up weak and sloppy. Such a mind, even if of high intelligence, is inefficient. It drives down the street in a fast-moving car and thinks its at the store, going over a grocery list. Then it wonders why accidents occur.” IfsThinkingMenWorldTryingMindEndsHardRealityMovingLawNaturalWonderStreetsCenturyCarWeakAccidentsStoresListsGroceriesNatural LawSloppyGrocery Lists Author:Benjamin Hoff
“To know the way, we go the way, we do the way. The way we do, the things we do, it's all there in front of you. But if you try too hard to see it, you'll only become confused. I am me and you are you. As you can see; but when you do the things that you can do, you will find the way. The way will follow you.” IfsKnowsWayTryingHardCan DoFrontsConfusedTao Of Pooh Author:Benjamin Hoff
“And when you try too hard, it doesn't work. Try grabbing something quickly and precisely with a tensed-up arm; then relax and try it again. Try doing something with a tense mind. The surest way to become Tense, Awkward, and Confused is to develop a mind that tries too hard-one that thinks too much.” ThinkingWayTryingMindHardToo MuchArmsConfusedRelaxAwkwardRelaxationTenseGrabbing Author:Benjamin Hoff
“Within each of us there is an Owl, a Rabbit, and Eeyore, and a Pooh. For too long, we have chosen the way of Owl and Rabbit. Now, like Eeyore, we complain about the results. But that accomplishes nothing. If we are smart, we will choose the way of Pooh. As if from far away, it calls us with the voice of a child's mind. It may be hard to hear at times, but it is important just the same, because without it, we will never find our way through the forest.” IfsWayMindMayChildrenLongImportantHardVoiceResultsSmartAccomplishComplainingForestsChosenFar AwayRabbitsOwlTao Of PoohAccomplish Nothing Author:Benjamin Hoff
