Charles Dickens famously said that "true greatness comes from the power of the spirit, not the power of the body." Life is like a trip full of surprises and obstacles. Each turn and difficulty tries our mental fortitude.
Faced with innumerable enormous challenges and unexpected surroundings, we often feel helpless. We have been fatigued for a long time due to worry, anxiety, and melancholy caused by self-entanglement.
As a result, everyone must intentionally enhance their mental immunity, give a steady supply of energy and bravery for the heart, strengthen the spirit, help us confront issues more effectively, and free themselves from the shackles of worry and strain.
In a world where resilience is valued, I'd like to share 12 quotes that can significantly boost psychological energy and release the hidden power of the heart, giving you power from the heart: no matter how the outside world judges, you always have a stable core and a strong spirit.
They are analogous to inner freedom, which is the profound insight that helps you to let go of external interference and live your own self.
What is the fundamental logic of the brain? Lisa Barrett, a neuroscientist, once provided a brilliant solution. "The most basic function of the brain is to manage our body budget." The body budget encompasses all of our resources and activities, such as experience, ability, knowledge, skills, physical condition, and psychological state. In layman's words, the brain's core logic is to receive environmental information at all times, compare it to an existing model in the mind, and forecast via feedback and outcomes. What environment are we in? What obstacles may we face if our bodies and minds are capable of dealing with challenges? What steps should be taken to minimise losses and maximise advantages... And all processes occur unconsciously. Every day, we consciously and actively engage in less than 5% of our thinking and judgement. The remainder are the outcomes of the brain's automation depending on the preceding process, which decides our condition the majority of the time.
Our brain is always thinking about "what we can do." Then, we compare it to the information provided by the outside world to determine how the body and mind should react.
When we experience dread and worry about external things or when we are agitated and invaded by external pressure, the underlying cause is that the brain's ability budget has been strained to its limits and is insufficient to cope with external dangers, resulting in unpleasant sensations.
In summary, the difficulty and complexity of external dangers do not generate negative sentiments and pressure, but rather the pressure and discomfort that the brain experiences when confronted with challenges.
As a result, the essential concept and core of strengthening the heart is to enhance the brain's psychological budget and mental immunity so that you are not terrified of varied shocks.
NO.01
Previous unpleasant experiences have no effect on present behaviour.
Happy people know the past has no bearing whatsoever on their present behaviour.
"Unless you make the subconscious mind conscious, it will guide your life, and you call it fate," said the famous psychologist Carl Jung.
Because of the inertia of thought, we are always influenced by mistakes and events from the past, and we often put limits on ourselves. But people who are truly strong know how to break free from these unseen chains and know that every moment is a chance to begin again.
Don't let what happened in the past limit what you do now. No matter how deep the shade is, it cannot encompass all the potential futures.
Picks and decisions we make right now, not pieces that have been shut up for years, are what really change our lives. Stop dwelling on the past and pay attention to the present. This will help us look forward to the future with more clarity and freedom.
NO.02
Self-worth is an inner belief
not the judgment given by others
No one is empowered to decrease your self-worth because self-worth is just an idea.
One of the most important things that psychologist William James ever found was that awareness can change reality through thoughts. We are always vulnerable to how other people judge us, and words or actions can shake our core views about what is right and wrong.
Conversely, individuals with sincere hearts understand that value is subjective. Because of this, any problem in the outside world can't make someone lose faith in themselves.
Author Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "No one can make you feel less important without your permission."
When we stop listening to other people and start listening to ourselves. Any complaint or praise becomes insignificant. They will only matter if you give them meaning.
NO.03
Always striving but never taking action.
Perhaps this is a chance to break through and change.
If you're struggling but rarely exercise—that's the bulk of your issue right there.
Action is the first step towards altering things. Any idea, reasoning, or plan is meaningless until put into practice.
The famed philosopher John Dewey reportedly said, "Action is where the real wisdom lies." However, in fact, we are often paralysed by fear or self-doubt, stuck in the vortex of thought, and refuse to take the first step towards transformation.
People with strong hearts, on the other hand, understand that taking any action is preferable to doing nothing at all. Only by ongoing inquiry and experimenting can we open up new possibilities, leading to breakthroughs and progress.
Carl Jung told us that "what you escape will eventually become your destiny." Procrastination and reluctance will make the issue much more difficult to tackle. Bravely taking action is the only way to restore control and get out of difficulty.
NO.04
Pressure does not come from the external environment
but from the inner concept
Stress is not caused by external circumstances but rather by internal ideas.
Marcus Aurelius, a Stoic philosopher, said that "life is shaped by our thoughts." In other words, events have no emotional colour; we give them meaning, and these meanings influence the pressure we face.
That is, our cognition and reaction to external obstacles, rather than the issues themselves, cause us stress.
However, those with strong hearts recognise that external pressure is not an uncontrolled adversary and that true control rests inside the mind. Adjust your ideas and beliefs, reinterpret the sources of your fear, and you'll be able to perceive obstacles as challenges and crises as chances.
The origin of stress is thinking, as is the remedy. Only by understanding how to regulate your inner power will you be able to remain unaffected by emotions, confront any circumstance calmly, and achieve ultimate freedom.
NO.05
If you can calmly accept the doubts from the outside world
you will become unstoppable
If you can find a way to be ok with being disliked, you will be unstoppable.
Philosopher Adler once said, "People's problems often come from their fixation on what other people think of them." A lot of people stop going forward in life because they care too much about what other people think and are afraid of being misread or left out of the group.
Seeking outward praise without thinking about it will only drain your inner power. Wise people never live to please other people; they live for their own goals and ideals. People outside of us can't change what they like or don't like, but we can be true to ourselves and break free from the world's chains.
This inner freedom is a power that can't be matched. It makes you brave when you have questions and sure of what you believe when you have to make a choice. The only way to be outstanding and achieve extraordinary things is to accept that other people do not describe and understand you.
NO.06
Instead of holding onto unrealistic expectations, it is more beneficial to focus on achieving your inner balance.
The happiest people expect nothing from no one.
A lot of people are hurt or let down because they always think the world will love, recognise, help, or be fair to them. But this assumption generally makes people feel inactive and out of control, like they are being ruled by the outside world.
There are a lot of ups and downs in the world, but wise people know that the only way to be content is to take charge of your feelings and needs, be free from those ups and downs, and have inner freedom and peace. For example, they know that being grateful for every gift doesn't change their mood, but they do value kindness from others.
We can only avoid letting other people's actions affect our happiness this way. Only then can we live a more peaceful and joyful life.
NO.07
Treating all pressure, adversity and challenges
as opportunities for growth and change
Try to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth
When confronted with challenges, we often get terrified or withdraw, seeing them as impediments. People with strong hearts, on the other hand, see that obstacles are chances to grow and overcome constraints.
Nietzsche said, "What doesn't kill me makes me stronger." Every difficulty gives us the chance to test our mental powers and push ourselves to new heights.
When we can accept failures as training rather than destruction and problems as training rather than hurdles, we may genuinely acquire self-transcendence and unearth hidden potential.
NO.08
Stop blaming the outside world and others
Take responsibility and make proactive choices
You will limit yourself to the degree you blame others for your problems.
Frankl, a psychologist, once said, "There is a space between stimulus and response." We are free to choose here." Ignoring the problem and blaming the outside world will keep us from changing things.
Blaming others is a way to escape your thoughts and a reason to feel helpless. We feel helpless, give up the key to change, and can't grow or make a success because of it.
People with strong minds won't keep complaining about how wicked they are; instead, they will own up to their actions and outcomes.
When we stop blaming others and calmly take responsibility, we stop being victims of our surroundings and take charge of our lives. This is when our full potential is realised.
N. 09
Proactively and positively shaping thoughts and beliefs is the most powerful weapon against external storms.
"Our opinions about things are what bother us, not the things themselves," the philosopher Epictetus once said.
Our quality of life and spiritual power are determined by our thoughts. Actively cultivate the mind and control the key to the inner world through the forging of subjective beliefs, so that we will not be influenced by the outside world.
This mindset is a deliberate decision rather than naive optimism. For life, it is a powerful defence. The heart is always like an unwavering fortress, protecting the genuine self and beliefs, no matter how fierce the storm.
NO.10
Always seek solutions, not dwell on problems or emotions
Adversity causes our emotions to overflow, leaving us feeling worried and irritated. But dwelling on unpleasant feelings would only exacerbate the situation. We can only take meaningful steps to better the existing state of affairs by focusing our energies on problem-solving.
"What can I do to change the current situation?" is a better question to ask ourselves rather than always wondering and agonising over why something occurred. This solution-focused approach helps us manage our emotions and concentrate on coming up with positive solutions.
There will always be issues, but our ability to overcome them depends on where we direct our attention. The actual secret to overcoming obstacles and becoming lost is to actively seek answers.
NO.11
Indulgence brings only fleeting pleasure, while discipline leads to lasting freedom.
Short-term excess and quick satisfaction can make you feel positive right away, but they often leave you with doubts, a feeling of sadness, and even a loss of control. True freedom comes from holding back, controlling your wants, and working towards long-term goals and happiness.
As the psychologist Jordan Peterson once put it, "Self-discipline is not giving up freedom, but getting more freedom." Being self-disciplined is what makes goals possible. It helps us stay strong against temptation and keep our eyes on the big picture.
Self-discipline is a difficult process, but the sense of accomplishment it gives you is worth more than any short-term pleasure. Being able to control your own wants and needs is a key part of being free.
NO.12
Never measure life by a single dimension; establish a diverse system of values and meaning.
We often make life too simple by comparing everything to a single standard: success is measured by money and standing, happiness is measured by having fun, and worth is measured by how others see you.
Meaning life, on the other hand, is often based on a set of different values. Living life has more than one value. One way of measuring things can't show the whole picture of life; it will also leave out the depth and width.
We don't just value material things; we also care more about mental growth, the quality of our relationships with others, inner peace, and becoming fully aware of ourselves.
This broad review standard can help us stay balanced in life's difficulties, so we won't be moved by a single goal or what other people expect of us.
