Love exists in itself, not relying on owning or being owned.
SHARON SALZBERGWe need the courage to learn from our past and not live in it.
More Sharon Salzberg Quotes
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People turn to meditation because they want to make good decisions, break bad habits & bounce back better from disappointments.
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Meditation may be done in silence & stillness, by using voice & sound, or by engaging the body in movement. All forms emphasize the training of attention.
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Life is like an ever-shifting kaleidoscope – a slight change, and all patterns alter.
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Meditation is a microcosm, a model, a mirror. The skills we practice when we sit are transferable to the rest of our lives.
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The art of concentration is a continual letting go. We let go of what is inessential or distracting. We let go of a thought or a feeling, not because we are afraid of it or because we can’t bear to acknowledge it as a part of our experience; but, because it is UNNECESSARY.
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Forgiveness is a personal process that doesn’t depend on us having direct contact with the people who have hurt us.
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The mind thinks thoughts that we don’t plan. It’s not as if we say, ‘At 9:10 I’m going to be filled with self-hatred.
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Restore your attention or bring it to a new level by dramatically slowing down whatever you’re doing.
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Fearful of wasting a second, we hoard time as if it were money.
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We have the power to improve our work lives immeasurably through awareness, compassion, patience & ingenuity.
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Like water poured from one vessel to another, metta flows freely, taking the shape of each situation without changing its essence.
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We need the courage to learn from our past and not live in it.
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We often get caught up in our own reactions and forget the vulnerability of the person in front of us.
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We don’t need any sort of religious orientation to lead a life that is ethical, compassionate & kind.
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All beings want to be happy, yet so very few know how. It is out of ignorance that any of us cause suffering, for ourselves or for others.
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