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The Messy Joys of Being Human: A Guide to Risking Change and Becoming Happier

Book by Helen S. Rosenau · 15 quotes · Trust, Allies, Answers

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“Karma Road: The journey of making change requires the focused commitment of the hero and the trust and innocence of the fool.”

Trust Commitment

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“What, Me Worry? Learning to trust is hard, and life¹s daily lessons don¹t always encourage it as a reliable habit. But trust is a prerequisite to virtually all the lessons that we encounter.”

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“One More Time: It's not linear and it's not reliable for a long while, but starting to trust yourself more is a very cool feeling. The next round will be different.”

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“Loves Me, Loves Me Not: Honest communication depends upon mutual respect, upon listening, and ultimately on being willing to say "I'm wrong" and "I¹m sorry.”

Honesty Communication

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“Leap of Faith: The inner work matters, and so do your actions. One without the other shortchanges your chances for success.”

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“Feeding Myself Time: There's lots to learn from chaos, but the static and frenzy keeps it from integrating. In the silence, be it mediation, prayer, or staring at nature, we learn to slow down.”

Silence Meditation

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“What, Me Worry? Instead of fretting, use your imagination for making love or beauty, or for finding the right allies to help you.”

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“Leap of Faith: Don't let whatever's behind you spook you into falling. Take as long as you need. Start small: each time you notice a shift, notice that you noticed, that your inner voice spoke, even if it was a whisper.”

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“Crossing the Bridge: In time you'll find the answers you need in the language that makes the most sense to you.”

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“One More Time: But even though I've failed spectacularly and often, I've also learned that all the worst failure does is create momentary shame, and eventually that too will turn into motivation, however slow or belated.”

Motivation Failure

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“Artisanal You: Create a menu from a planet of possibilities, not just the happy meal you ate when you were five. We need the whole range to become our whole selves.”

Menu Happy Meal

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“Artisanal You: I hope you've found your favorite ways to be, whether that's gardening or teaching, kayaking or governing. I hope you're on a road that matters to you, and that you feel like you're getting somewhere.”

Favorite Things

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“Russian Dolls: I imagine a hurricane lamp: our holy beings struggling to see out through the soot and detritus of life.”

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“One More Time: Tell yourself what you're proud of, but also be honest about where you're slacking. These check-ins are not just to make you face the scale the next morning, but rather to support your intention to change.”

Intention Check In

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“Karma Road: I¹m like everyone else, stumbling around in the dark, trying to find the right path, or at least a little more light.”

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