John Bradshaw quotes - page 2

Ego is to the true self what a flashlight is to a spotlight. (John Bradshaw)
I know from my own clinical work that when people are beaten and hurt, they numb out so that they can't feel anymore. View quote
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You can find more traditional Shakespeare than we do. But what we want to bring to these works is energy, passion, freshness. View quote
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The feeling of righteousness is the core mood alteration among religious addicts. Religious addiction is a massive problem in our society. It may be the most pernicious of all addictions because it's so hard for a person to break his delusion and denial. How can anything be wrong with loving God and giving your life for good works and service to mankind? View quote
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Growing up means leaving home and becoming a self supporting adult. I think this the hardest task any human being hast to face. View quote
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Most people who have survived abuse have great strength. View quote
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The most paradoxical aspect of neurotic shame is that it is the core motivator of the superachieved and the underachieved, the star and the scapegoat, the righteous and the wretched, the powerful and the pathetic. View quote
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Children aren't fooled. They know we give time to the things we love. View quote
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Science has so far been unable to tell us how self-aware dogs are, much less whether they have anything like our conscious thoughts. This is not surprising, since neither scientists nor philosophers can agree about what the consciousness of humans consists of, let alone that of animals. View quote
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John Bradshaw

Occupation: American Philosopher
Quotes count: 34

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