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“You can make really effective changes when your consciousness is free of emotional turmoil.”

Quote by Ken Keyes Jr.

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Ken Keyes Jr. was an American author, born on January 19, 1921, and passed away on December 20, 1995. He is known for his profound philosophical thinking and critical social commentary, often exploring the relationship between individuals and society, as well as the meaning of human existence. more

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“Whenever you're unhappy, your emotions are telling you that the people or things around you are not conforming to your vision of the world, or the way you think things should be.”

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“You stop viewing yourself as being "pushed around" by the world when you realize that only you can "push" yourself. To quote Buddha: "Nothing is upsetting you. You get upset because you are upsettable."”

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“While there's life, there's hope.”

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“If you want those around you to act in a more loving and conscious manner, act in a way that helps them to do so.”

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“Acceptance doesn't mean that you've resigned yourself to live the rest of your life with a particular person, or in a particular situation. It just means that you won't cause yourself emotional discomfort because of the way things are in this moment.”

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“The outside conditions of your life do not make you feel either secure or insecure. One person may feel secure with practically no money at all, while another may feel insecure with a million dollars in the bank. Your feelings of security or insecurity are due to your emotional programming.”

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“Once again, when you upgrade sensations from an addiction to a preference, you can enjoy things such as gourmet food and music, without having your happiness depend on them.”

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“As the watcher of the screen, you are perfect. The movie that is playing on the screen might be horrendous, but you are not the movie. You are what is watching the movie.”

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