Let go of your crutches

Many people are super busy, and distracted, because busy-ness and distraction feels productive, and isn’t boring.

Smokers don’t want to quit smoking, because it helps them deal with stress.

What do all these people have in common?

They rely on crutches.

~ Leo Babauta from, Simplify: Let Go of Your Crutches – Zen Habits Website

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