I learned to be with myself rather than avoiding myself with limiting habits; I started to be aware of my feelings more, rather than numb them.
About Judith Wright
Judith Arundell Wrightwas an Australian poet, environmentalist and campaigner for Aboriginal land rights. She was a recipient of the Christopher Brennan Award and nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1964, 1965 and 1967.
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When we learn new behaviors and break through to higher levels of consciousness and love, we can fulfill the deeper spiritual hunger within.
Australian poet, environmentalist and Indigenous rights campaigner
When not deeply engaged in creative activities, or numbed out by the TV, I felt empty. My heart hurt. I often felt hollow or as if I were some sort of wispy ghost, barely existing.
Australian poet, environmentalist and Indigenous rights campaigner
As we get past our superficial material wants and instant gratification we connect to a deeper part of ourselves, as well as to others, and the universe.
Australian poet, environmentalist and Indigenous rights campaigner
Soft addictions are an alluring, seductive aspect of our culture – they are easy to attain and socially acceptable, they are even encouraged in many cases. Yet they are lethal to the spirit.
Australian poet, environmentalist and Indigenous rights campaigner
We’ve observed that people who stall in their personal growth work often have counterproductive soft addictions that stand in their way of growth and having the life they say they want. It can be a simple thing, such as watching TV instead of finishing a project.
Australian poet, environmentalist and Indigenous rights campaigner
We are hungry for more; if we do not consciously pursue the More, we create less for ourselves and make it more difficult to experience More in life.
Australian poet, environmentalist and Indigenous rights campaigner
Only after I faced the unhappiness of my first marriage did I start on the path of personal growth.
Australian poet, environmentalist and Indigenous rights campaigner
I learned to be with myself rather than avoiding myself with limiting habits; I started to be aware of my feelings more, rather than numb them.
Australian poet, environmentalist and Indigenous rights campaigner
Feelings or emotions are the universal language and are to be honored. They are the authentic expression of who you are at your deepest place.
Australian poet, environmentalist and Indigenous rights campaigner