“... religion (ought to be if it isn't) a great deal more than mere gratification of the instinct for worship linked with the straight-teaching of irreproachable credos. Religion must be life made true; and life is action, growth, development--begun now and ending never.” IfsLifeMadeActionLife IsReligionGrowthDealsTeachingDevelopmentOughtWorshipMereInstinctLinkedGratificationCredo Book:The Voice of Anna Julia Cooper: Including A Voice from the South and Other Important Essays, Papers, and Letters Source: The Voice of Anna Julia Cooper: Including A Voice from the South and Other Important Essays, Papers, and Letters
“When there is pain, the animal instinct is 'fight or flight' (i.e., to either strike back or run away) - reflect instead. When you can calm yourself down, thinking about the dilemma that is causing you pain will bring you to a higher level and enlighten you, leading to progress.” ThinkingLifeRunningPainFightingGrowthAnimalLevelsProgressHigherPersonal GrowthInstinctInvestingCalmStrikesFlightRunning AwayEnlighteningDilemmaHigher LevelStrike BackAnimal Instinct Author:Ray Dalio