emotional maturity is knowing the difference between your true needs and temporary cravings - Yung Pueblo

On the surface, it may look like this is our true nature, because it is currently rampant throughout the world. But the reality is that greed is a conditioned habit that is easily mistaken for our true nature. The selfishness of greed is deeply rooted in the mind, but it is a pattern like any other — it can be observed and released. What was once widely understood as human nature — being greedy, fearful, and even hateful — is not our nature at all. These traits are human habits, conditioned behavior that was imprinted onto us by past generations and past experiences.

to harm another is to harm oneself

maturity is knowing that when your mood is down you should not trust the way you see yourself