I try to be self-disciplined with my thoughts. Itโs our thoughts that matter most, and all the rest falls into line behind that: if I remember who I really am and why Iโm on the earth, then I more naturally want to treat my body like a temple and so forth.
Marianne WilliamsonEvery problem emerges from the false belief we are separate from one another, and every answer emerges from the realization we are not.
Marianne WilliamsonCharisma is a sparkle in people that money can't buy. It's an invisible energy with visible effects.
Marianne WilliamsonBecause our consciousness is tied to the physical manifestation of reality, we are tied to the belief in separation.
Marianne WilliamsonThere are other kinds of emotional pain that emerge from our own mistaken thinking. As we surrender that pain, we are inviting into our thought system a guide who will lead us to different thoughts. Itโs like the song โAmazing Graceโ: I was blind and now I see.
Marianne WilliamsonIn pursuing personal growth, there are issues where we can advance just so far by ourselves. At some point, our continued progress and improvement can only come about through relationships with others. Romantic love is an intense and intimate exposure to another person; if we can be who we want to be, even in that context, then our spiritual growth is exponentially expanded.
Marianne Williamson