It's essential to tell the truth at all times. This will reduce life's pain. Lying distorts reality. All forms of distorted thinking must be corrected. John Bradshaw correctdistortessential Change image and share on social
Many self-help books give you these neat, tidy formulas that are really illusions. They dupe people into thinking, 'Well if I can just do that, then everything's going to be okay.' My work differs in that I don't offer quick solutions and simple explanations. John Bradshaw bookdifferdupe share on social
In 'Reclaiming Virtue,' I argue that we have had an element missing in moral education. That element is 'affect.' Affect is simply the technical word for feeling or emotion. John Bradshaw affectargueeducation Change image and share on social
It's okay to make mistakes. Mistakes are our teachers - they help us to learn. John Bradshaw learnmakemistake Change image and share on social
I know from my own clinical work that when people are beaten and hurt, they numb out so that they can't feel anymore. John Bradshaw anymorebeatclinical Change image and share on social
Children are natural Zen masters; their world is brand new in each and every moment. John Bradshaw brandchildmaster Change image and share on social
Healthy shame is an emotion that teaches us about our limits. Like all emotions, shame moves us to get our basic needs met. John Bradshaw basicemotionhealthy Change image and share on social
As a child I was not allowed to express my feelings, so I had to go back through therapy and express the child's pain. John Bradshaw allowbackchild Change image and share on social
Ego is to the true self what a flashlight is to a spotlight. John Bradshaw egoflashlightspotlight Change image and share on social
The spiritual quest is not some added benefit to our life, something you embark on if you have the time and inclination. We are spiritual beings on an earthly journey. Our spirituality makes up our beingness. John Bradshaw addbeingbeingness share on social
