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Recollections: Personal and Literary

This book is a compilation of the author's personal stories and insights into the world of literature. more

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Richard Henry Stoddard
Richard Henry Stoddard

Richard Henry Stoddard was an American poet known for his romantic style and poetic creations. His works often explore themes of nature, love, and philosophical insights, enjoying great popularity among readers. more

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“Most people don't know how to listen because the major part of their attention is taken up by thinking. They pay more attention to that than to what the other person is saying, and none at all to what really matters: the Being of the other person underneath the words and the mind. Of course, you cannot feel someone else's Being except through your own. This is the beginning of the realization of oneness, which is love. At the deepest level of Being, you are one with all that is.”

“Being aware of your breath forces you into the present moment - the key to all inner transformation. Whenever you are conscious of the breath, you are absolutely present. You may also notice that you cannot think and be aware of your breathing. Conscious breathing stops your mind.”

“You might say, 'What a dreadful day', without realizing that the cold, the wind, and the rain or whatever condition you react to are not dreadful. They are as they are. What is dreadful is your reaction, your inner resistance to it, and the emotion that is created by that resistance.”