The difference between misery and happiness depends on what we do with our attention.
SHARON SALZBERGPeople turn to meditation because they want to make good decisions, break bad habits & bounce back better from disappointments.
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With attachment all that seems to exist is just me & that object I desire.
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We need the courage to learn from our past and not live in it.
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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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People turn to meditation because they want to make good decisions, break bad habits & bounce back better from disappointments.
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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 have the power to improve our work lives immeasurably through awareness, compassion, patience & ingenuity.
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If we have nothing material to give, we can offer our attention, our energy, our appreciation. The world needs us. It doesn’t deplete us to give.
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Because the development of inner calm & energy happens completely within & isn’t dependent on another person or a particular situation, we begin to feel a resourcefulness and independence that is quite beautiful—and a huge relief.
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Forgiveness that is insincere, forced or premature can be more psychologically damaging than authentic bitterness & rage.
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When you flip the switch in that attic, it doesn’t matter whether its been dark for ten minutes, ten years or ten decades.
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If we fall, we don’t need self-recrimination or blame or anger – we need a reawakening of our intention and a willingness to re-commit, to be whole-hearted once again.
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We cannot simply forgive and forget, nor should we.
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For any marginalized group to change the story that society tells about them takes courage and perseverance.
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The key in letting go is practice. Each time we let go, we disentangle ourselves from our expectations and begin to experience things as they are.
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Sometimes kindness is stepping aside, letting go of our need to be right & just being happy for someone.
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