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The scriptures should not be read literally, says Philo, but as containing hidden truths, waiting to be found by those with the patience and will to discover them.
Philosophy 100 Essential Thinkers
Philip Stokes
That aspect of experience—whether it is pleasant, unpleasant, or neutral—is called, in Buddhism, its feeling tone (or, in Western psychology, its hedonic tone). The feeling tone is produced mainly by your amygdala (LeDoux 1995) and then broadcast widely. It’s a simple but effective way to tell your brain as a whole what to do each moment: approach pleasant carrots, avoid unpleasant sticks, and move on from anything else.
Buddha's Brain
Rick Hanson
Many people think they lack motivation when what they really lack is clarity.
Atomic Habits
James Clear
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