50 phrases of Jorge Bucay to live your life

A compilation of reflections on the way of thinking of this Argentine writer and therapist.

Jorge Bucay's phrases are a reflection of the way of thinking and philosophy of life of this writer, gestalt therapist and psychodramatic and philosophy of life of this Argentine writer, Gestalt therapist and psychodramaturge.

The author's way of understanding existence has such an ability to connect with people's experiences that his books have become best sellers and his lectures receive great attention.

Below we will take a look at his philosophy of life through a selection of Jorge Bucay's phrases about empathy, love and the search for empowerment.

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The best phrases of Jorge Bucay

In this compilation of reflections and phrases you will find a wide variety of topics related to quality of life and well-being in a holistic sense.

I am responsible for my decisions, so I am responsible for being or moving, making a decision or keeping silent, insisting or desisting, taking risks and searching for the world I need.

Every decision we make is our own responsibility, and that is what makes it special.

2. If I could be true to myself, truly and continuously true, how much kinder, more cordial, more generous and gentler I would be.

With this quote, Jorge Bucay highlights the importance of self-confidence.

3. It is true that no one can always do everything he wants, but anyone can never do what he does not want to do.

Freedom is sometimes limitedBut it is worse to decide to do nothing or to fall into the paralysis of analysis.

4. The truth is that I am very friendly with myself. I would not stop being who I am to be anyone else, and this pleases me.

This quote from Jorge Bucay tells us that loving and respecting oneself is very important in life.

5. Don't say you are a loser before reaching the final evaluation.

It is not convenient to show so little confidence in ourselves as to anticipate our failures without having a good reason.

6. Stories help to put children to sleep but also to wake up adults.

This phrase by Jorge Bucay highlights the importance of stories through which we can see ourselves reflected.

7. To fly you have to start by taking risks. If you don't want to, perhaps the best thing to do is to resign yourself and keep walking forever.

When you make decisions, you must assume that there are risks.

8. Whenever possible, I go to see my friends and hug them and let them hug me; and if they are able, I cry too. That's what works best

It is important to It is important to have friends and to rely on them when we feel it is necessary.

9. Desire acquires meaning when I am able to transform it into action.

The desire is simply a figment of your imagination until the goal is achieved, at which point it materializes.

10. It is your right and obligation to be who you really are. The best thing that can happen is that you become someone authentic.

A quote from Jorge Bucay highlighting the importance of self-esteem and honesty.

11. A memory is useful except when I rest my life on it. When as a person I depend on it

Memories are good, as long as we do not live installed in them.

12. I didn't know if it was me who always made bad choices of companies, or people were different from what I expected?

Choosing our friendships is also our decision, and it is very possible that we make mistakes and fall into errors.

13. You have to love each other with your eyes open

You have to to know oneself well in order to truly accept ourselves.

14. Circumstances have become so complicated lately that it is true that having a job is a blessing.

This phrase by Jorge Bucay is a powerful criticism of the economic crisis and its human implications.

15. If you forget about yourself, others will follow your example, forget you and probably deduce that you do not exist.

If you do not love yourself, do not expect to be loved; others will act accordingly.

16. I allow myself to be and be who I am, instead of someone else determining where and how I should be or be.

One of Jorge Bucay's phrases about the importance of each person being who he or she is.. No one should be manipulated by others.

17. We all need the respect and esteem of others in order to build our self-esteem.

Self-esteem is important, but so is having good friendships that are supportive and allow us to get to know each other.

18. If one says all the time "damn," it is difficult to cheer up and get out of the crisis.

This phrase by Jorge Bucay expresses a simple idea: pessimistic and negative thoughts can act as a trap that prevents us from moving forward.

19. There are circumstances where you look back and you don't know what happened. You just know that since it happened, nothing has ever been the same again.

Past decisions and events leave their mark and change the present whether or not we know how they happened.

20. I allow myself to feel what I feel and not to feel what others would feel in my position.

It is important not to yield part of our mind to what is expected of us. to what is expected of us.

21. Only if I feel valuable for being the way I am can I be authentic, can I be true.

A reflection on how self-esteem and authenticity are psychologically connected.

22. Those who are deaf always believe that those who dance are crazy.

Sometimes, the lack of empathy makes us fall into the error of simplifying the motivations we attribute to others.

23. Love consists in the joy that arises from being aware of the existence of our neighbor

To realize that we are not alone in the universe thanks to the bonds of affection that we establish with others is the foundation of love.

24. It is not necessary to sacrifice oneself for others, but rather to live enjoying together

A vitalist message about the good of sharing one's existence with others.

25. To make mistakes is an important part of learning, since without mistakes there is no growth.

Mistakes and failures are the means by which we learn.

26. Until you have entered a house, you may not be aware of its cracks and leaks.

In order to understand the true imperfections of something or someone you have to have a deep and first-hand knowledge of the and first-hand knowledge of the subject, since they are hidden.

27. The path is much more than the finish line

The path through which personal development takes place is much more relevant than the final product we obtain when we reach what we aspired to.

28. The time that is enjoyed is made up of the moments that have truly been lived.

Experiencing things vividly allows us to enjoy time.

29. I want you to take care of me without it being a way to cancel me out.

Enjoying the protection and affection of another person cannot be to the detriment of one's own freedom.

30. Happiness is the certainty of not feeling lost.

Another of Jorge Bucay's phrases in which the idea of happiness is linked to the fact of having a vital route that gives meaning to what we do.

31. Freedom is to be who I am, not who they expect me to be.

The expectations of others can become traps.

32. Don't forget that, good or bad, this too shall pass.

Life can give rise to all kinds of situations.

33. A life that adds up can be the first brick in building a happy life.

Bucay talks about how to face life with a constructive attitude.

34. Magic only lasts as long as desire persists

Emotional state affects perception in a key way.

35. Difficulties are revealed to us, then, as positive stages of life, since they are the ones that allow us to reach happiness.

Through the difficulties appear the moments of catharsis.

36. Every time something leaves, it leaves room for what follows.

Nothing disappears, everything is transformed.

37. Self-respect is defending dignity over the need for approval.

Dignity makes us human in our own eyes.

38. The wise person does not pretend anything, neither to be good, nor strong, nor docile, nor rebellious, nor contradictory, nor coherent. He simply wants to be

Wisdom is characterized by simplicity.

39. The beauty appears in us from who one is

Beauty is found in the essence of each one.

40. Do not give me without measure all that I ask of you. Sometimes I ask to know how much is reasonable to take.

Bucay raises here an interesting dualism between what is said and what is wanted.

41. Authenticity cannot be negotiated in exchange for approval.

Authenticity exists beyond opinions.

42. I want your help without you deciding for me.

The bonds of dependence often come silently.

If you forget about yourself, others will follow your example.

The first person who should respect us is us.

44. What does it matter how smart we are? We still occasionally lose.

There are always moments for failures.

45. To be able to fly you must create a space in the open air in order to really open your wings.

Knowing how to take advantage of those situations in which there seems to be no way out is something that gives us freedom.

46. Opportunities and luck always visit people.

It is necessary to know how to tempt luck for the good things.

47. To love means to rejoice simply because the other exists.

A definition of what characterizes the bonds of affection..

48. The main virtue of a hero is that which allows him to face things without having to make an effort to look like what others say he should be.

Bucay praises humility and honesty.

49. I am terrified of living with a person who considers me indispensable in his or her life.

Obsessions can kill a relationship.

50. I want you to hear me without judging me.

Understanding, sometimes, is only apparent.