Best 17 quotes of John Kuypers on MyQuotes

A judgment with an evil design comes about when we compare a person to our pre-conceived beliefs about what is right or wrong and then condemn that person.

...as long as you are motivated by the approval of others, you cannot know with confidence whether the decisions you are making in your life are what's right for you... pg 102

Each of us is the best we can be when we are fully present, focused yet relaxed, curious yet non-judgmental, committed yet flexible.

If you first take a minute, an hour or a month to let go of feeling annoyed, frustrated or critical of the person or situation that may be driving you crazy, you set yourself up for much greater leadership and personal success.

In its highest form, not judging is the ultimate act of forgiveness.

In order to live in the present, we have to learn how to feel safe even when a situation feels threatening to us.

Learning how to recognize and act on your Inner Knowing is the greatest tool for discovering what's important now by living in the present.

The Paradox of Change: People can only change when they feel accepted as they are now. Dr. Arnold Beisser Pg 220

The present moment is the definition of eternity. It has never not been the present moment. This isn't scriptural or unscriptural - it is merely a logical fact.

There is one undeniable truth about our body: it only exists in the present moment.

To live in the present, you need to act or accept but never stay stuck.

To not judge is to be like a peach. We shrink our space by giving up controlling others. Instead, we focus on controlling ourselves. We set others free to be who they are.

We cannot let go of the past enough to live in the present unless we are able to grieve our losses. We must deeply feel our emotional pain in order to accept that what is happening is not what we wanted. pg 155

When you are authentic without an intent to harm others, you give yourself an awesome feeling which is the feeling of self-love.

When you are present, you are not needy.

You cannot do what's important now for you if your mind cannot accept what is happening in this present moment.

Your private self must become the same as your public self.