Never give up on yourself. Then you will never give up on others.
PEMA CHODRONThe greatest obstacle to connecting with our joy is resentment.
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The future is completely open and we are writing it moment to moment.
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Feelings like disappointment, embarrassment, irritation, resentment, anger, jealousy, and fear, instead of being bad news, are actually very clear moments that teach us where it is that we’re holding back.
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Treat yourself as your own beloved child.
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The second noble truth says that this resistance is the mechanism of what we call ego, that resisting life causes suffering.
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Let difficulty transform you. And it will. In my experience, we just need help in learning how not to run away.
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Whatever happens in your life, joyful or painful, do not be swept away by reactivity. Be patient with yourself and don’t lose your sense of perspective.
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Feeling irritated, restless, afraid, and hopeless is a reminder to listen more carefully.
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Sticking with that uncertainty, getting the knack of relaxing in the midst of chaos, learning not to panic-this is the spiritual path.
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Inner peace begins the moment you choose not to allow another person or event to control your emotions.
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Since death is certain and the time of death is uncertain, what is the most important thing?
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Rejoicing 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.
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If 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.
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As our kindness for ourselves grows, so does our kindness for other people.
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Our true nature is like a precious jewel: although it may be temporarily buried in mud, it remains completely brilliant and unaffected. We simply have to uncover it.
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If we learn to open our hearts, anyone, including the people who drive us crazy, can be our teacher.
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