You’re already more and less
than whatever you can know.
Breathe out, look in, let go.
~ John Welwood
John Welwood is an American clinical psychologist, psychotherapist, teacher, and author, known for integrating psychological and spiritual concepts. Trained in existential psychology, Welwood did his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Chicago. He has been the Director of the East/West Psychology Program at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, and is an associate editor of Journal of Transpersonal Psychology. A prominent figure in transpersonal psychology, he is a pioneer in integrating Western psychology and Eastern wisdom. He has written over six books, including Journey of the Heart (1990), Challenge of the Heart (1985), and Love and Awakening (1996). His 2007 book, Perfect Love, Imperfect Relationships, won the 2007 Books for a Better Life Award. (Source: Wiki)
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Such beautiful advice in its simplicity..until one gets to the part about letting go. And yet – without letting go, the advice is incomplete.
Yes, Mimi. Yes. And the finish (letting go) is the hill…
That is beautiful. I’m going to keep this quote and follow the link for more.
Thanks Olivia. Loved it too…
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Thanks for sharing.
great quote… thank you for posting 🙂
Let go. You have no idea how appropriate that advice is for me today.
Great!
No wonder they have to meditate. It’s to figure out what those little sayings really mean!
You’re already more and less
than whatever you can know.
Breathe out, look in, let go.????
I understand the last part. Why do they have to talk in riddles? Just spit it out. (Okay, now I’ve ruined your day, David.)
SO FUNNY. Come on Yoda! Get on the Bus!
I could have just pretended I knew what he was talking about….
No, that wouldn’t be right. Laughing!
and no more need be said.
Period. Full stop.
Thank you for making me aware of John Welwood. Wow. Brilliant quote too.
Thanks Anthony. He was a new find for me too…
and I did!
Bam! Way to go Ophelia!
Aww I really like this one. 🙂
Oozes peace, right?!
Absolutely! Haha 🙂
Like it a lot…sometimes it can be quite difficult finding that moment to just inhale, assess and let go, but this picture and quote did all that in a moments glance…happy 🙂
Thanks Fong. It is difficult for me too…
Mantra of the month: Breathe out, look in, let go.
Boy, isn’t that the truth.