In meditation, you learn how to get out of your own way long enough for there to be room for your wisdom to manifest.
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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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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Be kinder to yourself. And then let your kindness flood the world.
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All situations teach you, and often it’s the tough ones that teach you best.
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If you follow your heart, you’re going to find that it is often extremely inconvenient.
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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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Since death is certain and the time of death is uncertain, what is the most important thing?
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There’s nothing more important on our spiritual path than developing gentleness to oneself.
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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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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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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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Usually we think that brave people have no fear. The truth is that they are intimate with fear.
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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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Appreciate everything, even the ordinary. Especially the ordinary.
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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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