Quotes about Introspection

Everyone ends up moving alone towards the self

Everyone ends up moving alone towards the self

False humility and morbid introspection are, in fact, the opposite of brokenness, as they reveal a preoccupation with self, rather than Christ.

It was a great surprise to me when I discovered that most of the ugliness I saw in others, was but a reflection of my own nature.

A man only begins to be a man when he ceases to whine and revile, and commences to search for the hidden justice which regulates his life. And as he adapts his mind to that regulating factor, he ceases to accuse others as the cause of his condition, and builds himself up in strong and noble thoughts; ceases to kick against circumstances, but begins to use them as aids to his more rapid progress, and as a means of discovering the hidden powers and possibilities within himself.

The cause of all power, as of all weakness, is within; the secret of all happiness as of all misery is likewise within.

Taking inventory of mental assets and liabilities, you will discover that your greatest weakness is lack of self-confidence.

Before complaining that you are a slave to another, be sure that you are not a slave to self.

Dean's eyes were studying me. You have a way with words. What kind of writing do you want to do? Articles for Dad's paper, to start. What do you want to write about? I paused, suddenly uncertain about how much to share. Dean's eyes were reassuring. When I know more, I'd like to write about deeper things.

With increasing age, dullness of mind and heart sets in.

All of our problems start in our minds.

Cultivating a strong training in meditation and mindfulness is not an opiate to escape what's going on but a way for us to truly still the mind and look deeply, in order to see ourselves and the world clearly.