#motions

In between every action and reaction, there is a space. Usually the space is extremely small because we react so quickly, but take notice of that space and expand it. Be aware in that space that you have a choice to make. You can choose how to respond, and choose wisely, because the next step you take will teach your child how to handle anger and could either strengthen or damage your relationship. ↗

— Rebecca Eanes

#children #emotional-regulation #emotions #gentle-parenting #parenting

Anger, then, is only for the engaged; for those with projects that matter. ↗

— Adam Phillips

#emotions #engaged #anger

She wished she hadn't succumbed to irritation. Because she wanted to know about his inner feelings. She always thought people were like pieces of art glass-- strong enough to handle and use, delicate enough to shatter under a strong blow, and filled with swirls of color that fascinated the eye. But while most people--and most glass--allowed light through, she could discern nothing of Devlin's heart and soul through the smoke and mirrors he held before him. ↗

— Christina Dodd

#emotions #people #art

Our emotions can be either corrupted or elevated. Human love was not created to be without premeditated purpose. ↗

— Manis Friedman

#love #art

He wore the evidence of thinking all over his face, open and easy to read. Leah envied him that confidence to show what he was feeling. ↗

— Lauren Dane

#feelings #thoughts #business

You are not the mind itself. For You are the Lord God of the mind. All these things are liable to change, but You remain immutable above all things. ↗

— Augustine of Hippo

#thoughts #change

Emotions enthrall, but change, and as such have the ability to disrupt and destroy. ↗

— Donna Lynn Hope

#feelings #change

Sometimes people are smart and beautiful in just of their words. Sometimes, they open their mouth like rain of wisdom but they are garbage in action. All of them are not what they are pretending to say. Some people convey useless words by their tongues or pens in more attractive ways. They are Satan of a human form because they can enable to change their real face like devils can do. Some people open their ears with passion and excitement to accept the painless torn from these devil-like people. ↗

— Mohamed Farah Abdi

#beauty

I'm always telling myself I don't have many feelings. Even when something does affect me I'm only moderately moved. I almost never cry. It's not that I'm stronger than the ones with teary eyes, I'm weaker. They have courage. When all you are is skin and bones, feelings are a brave thing. I'm more of a coward. The difference is minimal though, I just use my strength not to cry. When I do allow myself a feeling, I take the part that hurts and bandage it up with a story that doesn't cry, that doesn't dwell on homesickness. ↗

— Herta Müller

#feelings #homesickness #sadness #courage

Do not only think about it, but feel about it, also, before taking appropriate action. ↗

— T.F. Hodge

#consciousness #emotions #feel #impulse #planning