Funny and profound eternal truths - Part Three...

Compliments of Joel Brass, therapist extraordinaire (Written by Sheldon B. Kopp)

31 - 43:
31. How strange, that so often, it all seems worth it.
32. We must live within the ambiguity of partial freedom, partial power, and partial knowledge.
33. All important decisions must be made on the basis of insufficient data.
34. We are responsible for everything we do.
35. No excuses will be accepted.
36. You can run, but you can't hide
37. It is important to run out of scapegoats.
38. We must learn the power of living with our helplessness.
39. The only victory lies in surrender to oneself.
40. All of the significant battles are waged with the self.
41. You are free to do whatever you like. You need only to face the consequences.
42. What do you know ... for sure ... anyway?
43. Learn to forigve yourself, again and again and again...

- Sheldon B. Kopp, If you Meet the Buddha on the Road, Kill Him!

We truly are left to contend with ourselves, aren't we... after a break-up, or job loss, or death of a loved one or pet?...  Just sayin' :) Hugs.

Blessings,

Chatgirl