“What is the relationship between spirituality and ethical practice? Since love and compassion and similar qualities all, by definition, presume some level of concern for others' well-being, they presume ethical restraint. We cannot be loving and compassionate unless at the same time we curb our own harmful impulses and desires.” WellsDesireSpiritualityLevelsQualityCompassionPracticeEthicsConcernDefinitionsWell BeingImpulseEthicalCompassionateSpiritual WisdomRestraintCaring For OthersLove And CompassionCurbConcern For Others Book:The Essence Of Wisdom Source: The Essence Of Wisdom
“We [people] are made separate by the things we do or do not do. Responsibilities of all types curb us. Desire betrays us. No wound is ever truly petty. And there are so many ways to be locked apart from the rest of the world.” PeopleWorldWayMadeDesireResponsibilityTypeWoundsBetrayLockedPettyCurb Author:Jill Alexander Essbaum
“Why a tender curb upon the youthful burning boy? Why a little curtain of flesh on the bed of our desire?” LittlesDesireBoysBedFleshBurningRestraintCurtainsCurb Book:William Blake: Selected Poetry and Prose Source: William Blake: Selected Poetry and Prose