Unhelpful Patterns Quotes

Thought is constantly creating problems that way and then trying to solve them. But as it tries to solve them it makes it worse because it doesn't notice that it's creating them, and the more it thinks, the more problems it creates.

While fools shun one set of faults they run into the opposite one.

Sometimes when you've had a long series of disappointing things happen, you can get into the very bad habit of just expecting more of what you've already had.

This is how to avoid re-creating painful situations: Take the time to discover your real intention before you act. If it is to change someone or the world so that you will feel safe or better about yourself, don't act on it, because it is an intention of fear and can create only painful consequences.

Every man has inside himself a parasitic being who is acting not at all to his advantage.

Worry is a cycle of inefficient thoughts whirling around a center of fear.

I had a period where everything... if it's raining, I'm angry because it's raining. If I miss, it's because the pitch is too wet. It was only excuses. It was not good.

Sometimes thinking too much can destroy your momentum.

Sometimes experience is an obstacle because you cast your future based on your past experience.