So war and peace start in the human heart. Whether that heart is open or whether that heart closes has global implications.
PEMA CHODRONWe work on ourselves in order to help others, but also we help others in order to work on ourselves.
More Pema Chodron Quotes
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Rejoicing in ordinary things is not sentimental or trite. It actually takes guts. Each time we drop our complaints and allow everyday good fortune to inspire us, we enter the warrior’s world.
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The essence of generosity is letting go. Pain is always a sign that we are holding on to something – usually ourselves.
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In meditation, you learn how to get out of your own way long enough for there to be room for your wisdom to manifest.
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When we are willing to stay even a moment with uncomfortable energy, we gradually learn not to fear it.
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Feel the feelings and drop the story.
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Don’t worry about achieving. Don’t worry about perfection. Just be there each moment as best you can.
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Sticking with that uncertainty, getting the knack of relaxing in the midst of chaos, learning not to panic-this is the spiritual path.
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The second noble truth says that this resistance is the mechanism of what we call ego, that resisting life causes suffering.
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Our true nature is like a precious jewel: although it may be temporarily buried in mud, it remains completely brilliant and unaffected. We simply have to uncover it.
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If we learn to open our hearts, anyone, including the people who drive us crazy, can be our teacher.
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When we resist change, it’s called suffering. But when we can completely let go and not struggle against it, when we can embrace the groundlessness of our situation and relax into it’s dynamic quality, that’s called enlightenment.
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Things falling apart is a kind of testing and also a kind of healing.
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Deep down in the human spirit, there is a reservoir of courage. It is always available, always waiting to be discovered.
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Inner peace begins the moment you choose not to allow another person or event to control your emotions.
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The future is completely open and we are writing it moment to moment.
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