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Quote by James Hollis

“A neurosis is wherever we are allied against our true nature.”

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James Hollis is a renowned author, born in 1940. His works primarily focus on psychology, philosophy, and spirituality, enjoying great popularity among readers. more

“In the second half of life, the questions become: 'Who, apart from the roles you play, are you? What does the soul ask of you? Do you have the wherewithal to shift course, to deconstruct your painfully achieved identity, risking failure, marginalization and loss of collective approval?' No small task.”

Doe Soul Play Courses Asks Loss Half Roles Identity Tasks Collectives Approval Marginalization

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“In the end, we are only tiny frightened animals, doing our best to survive amid other tiny frightened animals.”

Ends Animal Tiny Frightened

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“May I be like a guard for those who are protectorless, A guide for those who journey on the road. For those who wish to go across the water, May I be a boat, a raft, a bridge.”

May Wish Water Journey Guides Boat Bridges

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“It is natural for the immature to harm others. Getting angry with them is like resenting a fire for burning.”

Natural Fire Angry Harm Burning Immature

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“There is nothing to fear other than my mind.”

Mind

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“May I be a light for those in need of light. May I be a bed for those in need of rest. May I be a servant for those in need of service, for all embodied beings.”

Needs May Light Bed Servant Those In Need

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“We inevitably doom our children to failure and frustration when we try to set their goals for them.”

Trying Children Goal Our Children Frustration Doom

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“Ours are the arms with which God hugs and holds her children.”

Children Arms Hug

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“One study on the treatment of asthma patients conducted by researchers John Goyeche, Dr. Ago, and Dr. Ikemi, suggests that any effective treatment should address suppressed emotions-such as anxiety and self-image-as well as the physical dimension. To achieve this, they encourage correction of poor posture, and helping the person relax the irrelevant respiratory muscles while restoring full diaphragmatic breathing. They also recommended finding ways for getting rid of excess mucus. The good news is that a well rounded breath practice will do all these things.”

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