Pyrolysis (pahy-rol-uh-sis): The process in which material is decomposed, or broken down, into simpler molecular compounds by the effects of heat alone. (NFPA 921, 2021)
Just because something's not your fault doesn't mean it's not your responsibility. Our ability to act and change is proportional to the amount of responsibility we take on for ourselves.
Unless you are being emotionally rewarded for something, you'll eventually stop doing it, no matter how much willpower you have. To stick to a new positive behavior, you must find a way to make it fun, exciting or emotionally valuable in another way.
2 years ago I made the adjustment to focus on self-help and growth. As I sit here and re-read my journal notes from the first days, I’m proud and grateful for devoting time into this new lifestyle. The best thing we can do is act now because the journey is where happiness lies.
My go-to question for people ahead of me on a path I want to take:
What is something people spend too much time on that I should skip entirely?
This works better than "what should I focus on?" because most people don't know what led to their success, but they know what didn't.
Frustrated by a recent interaction? Here are 5 steps to help calm our body and mind:
1. Recognize
2. Accept
3. Embrace
4. Look Deeply
5. Reflect
Check out "The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching" by Thich Nhat Hanh for more.