Even in this secular country, the threat posed by religious fundamentalists is never very far away. Every major religious text exhorts the same principles - that of unyielding obedience to a supernatural being, and renunciation of the intellect and personal aspirations.
Andrew BernsteinWhen a friend is sick, I see the situation for what it is, not what it isn't, and I offer to help as much as she wants, not as much as I want.
Andrew BernsteinPeople often say that stress is a motivator. What we're referring to when we say this is really better described as stimulation and engagement.
Andrew BernsteinNegative thoughts stick around because we believe them, not because we want them or choose them.
Andrew Bernstein