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Expecting is the greatest impediment to living. In anticipation of tomorrow, it loses today.
Byphilosiblog 19 January 201319 January 2013

Expecting is the greatest impediment to living. In anticipation of tomorrow, it loses today. – Seneca What does that mean? This is a bit of ancient wisdom regarding time management. It has been seen in many cultures throughout time. In this version, expectation is held up as a terrible waste of our lives. It is…

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Cultivating inner discipline is something that takes time; expecting rapid results is simply a sign of impatience.
Byphilosiblog 26 August 201226 August 2012

Cultivating inner discipline is something that takes time; expecting rapid results is simply a sign of impatience. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? How many times have you become frustrated because you caught yourself doing something, even though you knew better? That is the heart of this quote. We all have things about us that…

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