Hugh Prather
Hugh Prather
Hugh Edmondson Prather IIIwas an American self-help writer, lay minister, and counselor, most famous for his first book, Notes to Myself, which was first published in 1970 by Real People Press, and later reprinted by Bantam Books. It has sold over 5 million copies, and has been translated into ten languages...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionWriter
Date of Birth23 January 1938
CountryUnited States of America
peace passion heart
Peace, or freedom from conflict, is the absolute core of happiness. It is in learning to watch our sense of peace that we avoid unhappiness. All forms of misery are heralded by a frame of mind that must become immediately recognizable if we are ever to gain mastery in happiness...Take the time to look in your heart and be clear. Walk through life being clear. Practice doing each thing in peace.
loss suffering moments
Every moment that I am centered in the future I suffer a temporary loss of this life.
change life-changing live-life
Just when I think I have learned the way to live, life changes.
frustration rewards mindfulness
To live for results would be to sentence myself to continuous frustration. My only sure reward is in my actions and not from them.
certain asks
To avail yourself of His certain wisdom, ask of Him whatever questions you have. But do not entreat Him, for that will never be necessary.
trouble
My trouble is I analyze life instead of live it.
love marriage love-is
There is no place love is not.
letting-go oneness irritation
If your reaction to your partner's fear-or any other form of distress- is disdain or irritation, you do not want oneness or even friendship with your partner at that moment.
creativity people might
Some people will like me and some won't. So I might as well be myself, and then at least I'll know that the people who like me, like me.
creativity different
We are all saying the same thing in different words.
strong book communication
Many books on communication are strong on theory but impractical on application. Marshall Rosenberg's instant classic is the stand-out exception. It is clear and compelling in its logic and flat-out inspiring in its inviting exposition of usable techniques and strategies. If this book is read by enough people, the world will transform.
world description outside-world
Most words evolved as a description of the outside world, hence their inadequacy to describe what is going on inside me.
thinking today next
Next time I will ..." "From now on I will ..." - What makes me think I am wiser today than I will be tomorrow?
jesus children heart
To sing with the voice of angels as we do the work of angels. To laugh with the laugh of Buddha as we go to our awakening. To extend the arms of Jesus to welcome the presence of children and let them climb into our hearts.