10 Quotes & Sayings By Evita Ochel

Evita Ochel was born in Spanish Town, Jamaica, in 1971. She is a writer, poet and published historian. Her works have appeared in the "New York Times," "The Guardian," "The Nation," "The Caribbean Monthly," and "Vibrations Magazine." Evita works as a freelance editor and proofreader.

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Until you realize how easily it is for your mind to be manipulated, you remain the puppet of someone else's game. Evita Ochel
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Fear is what created the monster in the room, and in order to overcome the many problems and enslavements that we have today, it is not about getting rid of the monster, but about getting rid of the fear. Evita Ochel
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Whether it is in your work, or your relationships, or your food choices, or your interaction with any part of nature, or anything that you think, speak, or do, mindfulness has the power to align you with expressing your highest Self, for your personal and our collective highest good. Via mindfulness we can make the choices today, that will pre-pave the desired outcomes for all of our tomorrows. Via mindfulness we put ourselves in the flow of life, where life is no longer a series of "good" and "bad" moments, but about living with ease, contentment, wellbeing, and inner peace. Ultimately mindfulness requires action, with the first step being to make mindfulness a priority in your life. . Evita Ochel
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Shed who you think you are, to experience who you really are. Evita Ochel
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Both science and spirituality tell us today that meditation and mindfulness strengthen mental control. The more we feel conscious of, and in control of our thoughts and our emotions, the more empowered we become to take effective action that is most suitable for our health and our life. Evita Ochel
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Shed who you think you are, in order to experience who you really are. Evita Ochel
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When we assess someone's life or health on the basis of surface-level observations or passing comments, it presents us with a very flawed version of reality. Evita Ochel
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Societal peer pressure to conform runs strong, but as more of us continue to think and act for ourselves, rather than be under the influence of group-think, we begin to make more effective choices. Evita Ochel
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Yoga does not start or end on your mat, but is present in every breath you take. Evita Ochel