A Competent And Self-confident Person Is Incapable Of Jealousy In Anything. Jealousy Is Invariably A

A competent and self-confident person is incapable of jealousy in anything. Jealousy is invariably a symptom of neurotic insecurity.

Robert A. Heinlein

Did you know that my surname is actually translated as Tsuba? In Chinese it's "Tan," but the character is identical. Apparently it's a very uncommon surname, and one of these days I hope to find a Chinese scholar or historian who might shed some light on my family's history. As an artist, I have wondered if perhaps my lineage had some sort of cosmic influence on my chosen profession. But, as the nature of paths go, it works out both ways. Either I was destined to love my craft from the time of my forefathers, or I was destined to blaze my own trail away from the intricate hilt carvings of my ancestors.

Living with a Chronic Disease (by hankschannel)

Beautiful words by Hank Green on accepting reality and moving forward with optimism and strength. This is Daoism in action.

While I'm not advising you to assault the opposing attorney in the middle of court, I do believe in following your passions, wherever they may be. But seriously, there is a time and place for things.

83. HOWARD THURMAN: Ask yourself

It is in our darkest moments that we need to have the most strength of character, to restrain ourselves from our most base impulses of fear and anger. This is the true necessity of discernment.

"Those who fight monsters must take care not become monsters themselves." -F.N.

I just want to take a moment to be really fucking angry about people being really fucking irresponsible and insensitive and awful on the internet.

This is Sunil Tripathi. He is a) a student at Brown University, b) a person of South Asian descent (his name is Hindu), and c) missing. Here is...

good words.

When you’re fighting depression or a negative mood …

1. Remind yourself that thoughts and feelings aren’t facts. Often we think extreme and negative things – which are not completely true in reality. Try to get perspective and to be more balanced – and try to counteract accusing, negative thoughts.

2. Be patient, understanding and gentle with yourself. When you’re fighting depression or are feeling overwhelmed then that uses up a lot of your energy. Accept that today is likely to be hard, and put fewer expectations on yourself.

3. Do one small thing as it will help you to get moving - and you’ll start feel more hopeful as you see yourself make progress. Also, keeping yourself busy will interrupt your thinking, and will help to stop your feelings from getting even worse.

4. Although it’s not usually helpful to isolate ourselves, be wise in the people that you choose to be around. If other people are too happy – or too harsh and critical – it will compound your feelings of negativity.

5. Remember that tomorrow could be a better day. You only need to find the energy to make it through today.