In the end, that’s what we all need more than anything else: to be there for each other, in every kind of situation.
PEMA CHODRONIn the end, that’s what we all need more than anything else: to be there for each other, in every kind of situation.
PEMA CHODRONBeing satisfied with what we already have is a magical golden key to being alive in a full, unrestricted, and inspired way.
PEMA CHODRONThe essence of generosity is letting go. Pain is always a sign that we are holding on to something – usually ourselves.
PEMA CHODRONOne of the deepest habitual patterns that we have is to feel that now is not enough.
PEMA CHODRONRejoicing 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.
PEMA CHODRONI can’t overestimate the importance of accepting ourselves exactly as we are right now, not as we wish we were or think we ought to be.
PEMA CHODRONSo many of us start along the spiritual path because we are suffering. But you must realize that for real healing to occur, there must first be deep compassion for yourself, especially the parts of yourself you dislike or consider ugly.
PEMA CHODRONAnything we experience, no matter how challenging, can become an open pathway to awakening.
PEMA CHODRONAll situations teach you, and often it’s the tough ones that teach you best.
PEMA CHODRONOpenness doesn’t come from resisting our fears but rather from getting to know them well.
PEMA CHODRONLet difficulty transform you. And it will. In my experience, we just need help in learning how not to run away.
PEMA CHODRONWe have a choice. We can spend our whole life suffering because we can’t relax with how things really are, or we can relax and embrace the open-endedness of the human situation, which is fresh, unfixated, unbiased.
PEMA CHODRONIf we learn to open our hearts, anyone, including the people who drive us crazy, can be our teacher.
PEMA CHODRONIf someone comes along and shoots an arrow into your heart, it’s fruitless to stand there and yell at the person. It would be much better to turn your attention to the fact that there’s an arrow in your heart.
PEMA CHODRONAll the wars, all the hatred, all the ignorance in the world come out of being so invested in our opinions.
PEMA CHODRONTreat yourself as your own beloved child.
PEMA CHODRON