Thinking we are only supposed to have loving & compassionate feelings can be a terrible obstacle to spiritual practice.
SHARON SALZBERGWe’re capable of much more than mediocrity, much more than merely getting by in this world.
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Mindfulness, also called wise attention, helps us see what we’re adding to our experiences, not only during meditation sessions but also elsewhere.
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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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We cannot simply forgive and forget, nor should we.
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By engaging in a delusive quest for happiness, we bring only suffering upon ourselves. In our frantic search for something to quench our thirst, we overlook the water all around us and drive ourselves into exile from our own lives.
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We can free ourselves from the old stories that have reduced us & allow real love for ourselves to blossom.
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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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As we practice meditation, we get used to stillness and eventually are able to make.
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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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Letting go is an inside job, something only we can do for ourselves.
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The light still illuminates the room and banishes the murkiness, letting you see the things you couldn’t see before.
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Once someone appears to us primarily as an object, kindness has no place to root.
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Mindfulness is the agent of our freedom. Through mindfulness we arrive at faith we grow in wisdom & we attain equanimity.
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Abiding faith does not depend on borrowed concepts. Rather, it is the magnetic force of a bone-deep, lived understanding, one that draws us to realize our ideals, walk our talk,and act in accord with what we know to be true.
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Its never too late to take a moment to look.
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Effort is the unconstrained willingness to persevere through difficulty.
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Our ability to connect with others is innate, wired into our nervous systems, and we need connection as much as we need physical nourishment.
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Life is like an ever-shifting kaleidoscope – a slight change, and all patterns alter.
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Forgiveness that is insincere, forced or premature can be more psychologically damaging than authentic bitterness & rage.
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The combination of realizing our distinctiveness along with our unity is seeing interdependence.
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With attachment all that seems to exist is just me & that object I desire.
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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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Forgiveness can be bittersweet. It contains the sweetness of the release of a story that has caused us pain, but also the poignant reminder that even our dearest relationships change over the course of a lifetime.
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The difference between misery and happiness depends on what we do with our attention.
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Vulnerability in the face of constant change is what we share, whatever our present condition.
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Seeking is endless. It never comes to a state of rest; it never ceases.
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The key to cultivating confidence in ourselves is understanding our right to make the truth our own.
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