It does not matter whether you have religion or are an agnostic believe in nothing, You can only appreciate (without knowing or understanding) the mysteries of life.
JACK KORNFIELDEverything that has a beginning has an ending. Make your peace with that and all will be well.
More Jack Kornfield Quotes
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The goal of practice is always to keep our beginner’s mind.
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Life without forgiveness is unbearable.
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Weigh the true advantages of forgiveness and resentment to the heart. Then choose.
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Compassion for ourselves gives rise to the power to transform resentment into forgiveness, hatred into friendliness, and fear into respect for all beings.
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To see the preciousness of all things, we must bring our full attention to life.
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The person who betrayed you is sunning themselves on a beach in Hawaii and you’re knotted up in hatred. Who is suffering?
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The things that matter most in our lives are not fantastic or grand. They are the moments when we touch one another.
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Meet this transient world with neither grasping nor fear, trust the unfolding of life, and you will attain true serenity.
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To live in this precious animal body on this earth is as great a part of spiritual life as anything else.
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It is true that the heart has its seasons, just as a flower opens to the sunlight and closes to the night. We need to be respectful of those rhythms. But we can’t close down for long. It is our true nature to have an open heart.
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You hold in your hand an invitation: to remember the transforming power of forgiveness and loving kindness. To remember that no matter where you are and what you face, within your heart peace is possible.
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When we let go of our battles and open our hearts to things as they are, then we come to rest in the present moment. This is the beginning and the end of spiritual practice.
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The quieting of our mind is a political act.
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Let go of the battle. Breathe quietly and let it be. Let your body relax and your heart soften. Open to whatever you experience without fighting.
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Wherever you are is the perfect place to awaken. This moment is the exact place to practice compassion and loving awareness. You have all the ingredients to breathe and find freedom just where you are.
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