Let your curiosity be greater than your fear.
PEMA CHODRONRejoicing 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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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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Openness doesn’t come from resisting our fears but rather from getting to know them well.
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All you need to know is that the future is wide open and you are about to create it by what you do.
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In meditation, you learn how to get out of your own way long enough for there to be room for your wisdom to manifest.
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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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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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Never give up on yourself. Then you will never give up on others.
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I can’t overestimate the importance of accepting ourselves exactly as we are right now, not as we wish we were or think we ought to be.
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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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Feeling irritated, restless, afraid, and hopeless is a reminder to listen more carefully.
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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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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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All situations teach you, and often it’s the tough ones that teach you best.
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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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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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