EMOTIONS

Andrew Lewis
Apr 11, 2024
1 min read

We habitually justify our emotions instead of exploring them with care and recognising that they are inconstant, impermanent and often unhelpful.

If we 'get out of our own way' we drop a struggle and discover a way of peace.

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