Quotes About Mindfulness

It is for you to arrange your priorities; but whatever you decide to do, don't do it resentfully, as if you were being imposed on.

An ignorant person is one who is tossed about between elation and despair by external forces and events.

You must realize that death and illness are bound to overtake us whatever it is we're doing. They overtake the farmer at the plough, the sailor at the helm; [6] what do you want to be doing when they come upon you? Because you have to be doing something when you go; and if you can find anything better than this to be doing, then do it by all means.

Don't demand that things happen as you wish, but wish that they happen as they do happen, and you will go on well.

Geef me de moed om alles te accepteren wat niet in mijn vermogen ligt, de kracht om alles te veranderen wat wel in mijn vermogen ligt, en de wijsheid om tussen die twee te onderscheiden.

Show me someone untroubled with disturbing thoughts about illness, danger, death, exile or loss of reputation. By all the gods, I want to see a Stoic!

If you wish to have peace and contentment, release your attachment to all things outside your control.

Each time an obstacle arises, remind yourself of this truth. While it may hinder some part of you, it cannot constrain your true self.

End the habit of despising things that are not within your power

When you are feeling upset, angry, or sad, don't blame another for your state of mind.

Whenever distress or displeasure arises in your mind, remind yourself, "This is only my interpretation, not reality itself." Then ask whether it falls within or outside your sphere of power. And, if it is beyond your power to control, let it go.

Continually remind yourself that you are a mortal being, and someday will die. This will inspire you not to waste precious time in fruitless activities, like stewing over grievances and striving after possessions.

No digo que no te esté permitido quejarte, sino que no te quejes por dentro

Do not say of anything "I have lost it," but rather, "I have given it back.

Stoicism doesn't mean repressing emotion and shunning pleasure, I learned, but, in essence, focusing on what is within our power and letting go of everything we can't control.

If you act rashly, without regard to consequences, you may defeat your purposes.

Most of us would be seized with fear if our bodies went numb, and would do everything possible to avoid it, yet we take no interest at all in the numbing of our souls.

When you attend the games, do not get emotionally invested in the rivalry. Wish only that the best team or athlete wins. Avoid the extremes of elation at a win and devastation at a loss.

But if you try to avoid what you cannot control—sickness, poverty, death—you will inflict useless mental suffering upon yourself.

If you have a favorite cup, remember that it is only a cup that you prefer—if it is broken, you can bear it.

If you do not wish to be prone to anger, do not feed the habit; give it nothing which may tend its increase.

Pidä silmiesi edessä joka päivä kuolema ja maanpako ja kaikki kauheana näyttäytyvä, ennen kaikkea kuolema. Silloin et koskaan ajattele mitään matalamielistä etkä himoitse mitään likaa.

No, I cannot escape death, [10] but at least I can escape the fear of it – or do I have to die moaning and groaning too?

If you make peace with all things that are beyond your power, refusing to fight them, you will be invincible.