I can't be found in myself; I discover myself in others. That much is clear. And I suspect that I also love and care for myself in others.
Hugh PratherWhat an absurd amount of energy I have been wasting all my life trying to find out how things 'really are', when all the time they weren't.
Hugh PratherOur job this day is to become part of the answer to the world's immense and protracted suffering rather than continuing our ancient task of being part of the difficulty.
Hugh PratherWhenever I find myself arguing for something with great passion, I can be certain I'm not convinced.
Hugh PratherSometimes when I generalize, I am saying, 'Let's pretend I am God,' and of course the other person argues that point endlessly. But I notice that if the other person takes a stand for himself and states his thoughts as his thoughts, I pay more attention to what he is saying and look deeper in myself.
Hugh Prather