Use what seems like poison as medicine. Use your personal suffering as the path to compassion for all beings.
PEMA CHODRONFeeling irritated, restless, afraid, and hopeless is a reminder to listen more carefully.
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Resisting what is happening is a major cause of suffering.
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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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The essence of generosity is letting go. Pain is always a sign that we are holding on to something – usually ourselves.
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By the way that we think and by the way that we believe in things, in that way our world is created.
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Deep down in the human spirit, there is a reservoir of courage. It is always available, always waiting to be discovered.
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Every moment is unique, unknown, completely fresh.
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It isn’t what happens to us that causes us to suffer; it’s what we say to ourselves about what happens.
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When we are willing to stay even a moment with uncomfortable energy, we gradually learn not to fear it.
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When things fall apart in your life, you feel as if your whole world is crumbling. But actually it’s your fixed identity that’s crumbling. And as Chögyam Trungpa used to tell us, that’s cause for celebration.
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You build inner strength through embracing the totality of your experience, both the delightful parts and the difficult parts.
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All the wars, all the hatred, all the ignorance in the world come out of being so invested in our opinions.
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Feel the feelings and drop the story.
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All situations teach you, and often it’s the tough ones that teach you best.
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The truth you believe and cling to makes you unavailable to hear anything new.
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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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