I Forgive Everyone, including Myself

Laurence Overmire

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could spare them from all suffering? No, it wouldn’t. They would not evolve as human beings and would remain shallow…Suffering drives you deeper…suffering destroys the ego — but not until you suffer consciously.

— Eckhart Tolle

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… Many historians have noted the democratic quality of the Greek theater: in contrast to the cults of Zeus and Apollo (preferred Gods of the aristocrats), the Dionysian theater entertained everyone. Women, slaves, aliens, prisoners released for the occasion — all were invited to sit in the tiers and express their appreciation with cries, gestures, applause or protests. But this feeling of equality in the theater was counterbalanced by oppression from the outside.

— Ginette Paris

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One can live without riches, almost penniless…But one can’t live without tenderness.

— Bourvil

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The foolishness of others, the frustration, blame, and conflict we encounter, the struggle and betrayal can all be met with a bow…

‘The only devils in this world,’ said Mahatma Gandhi, ‘are the ones running around in our own hearts. This is where the battle must be fought.’