Meditation may be done in silence & stillness, by using voice & sound, or by engaging the body in movement. All forms emphasize the training of attention.
SHARON SALZBERGIf we truly loved ourselves, we’d never harm another. That is a truly revolutionary, celebratory mode of self-care.
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If we truly loved ourselves, we’d never harm another. That is a truly revolutionary, celebratory mode of self-care.
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All forms of meditation strengthen & direct our attention through the cultivation of three key skills: concentration, mindfulness & compassion or loving & kindness.
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We cannot simply forgive and forget, nor should we.
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Like water poured from one vessel to another, metta flows freely, taking the shape of each situation without changing its essence.
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Fearful of wasting a second, we hoard time as if it were money.
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Seeking is endless. It never comes to a state of rest; it never ceases.
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You are capable of so much more than we usually dare to imagine.
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We can understand the inherent radiance & purity of our minds by understanding metta. Like the mind, metta is not distorted by what it encounters.
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We have the power to improve our work lives immeasurably through awareness, compassion, patience & ingenuity.
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To offer our hearts in faith means recognizing that our hearts are worth something, that we ourselves, in our deepest and truest nature, are of value.
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The movement of the heart as we practice generosity in the outer world mirrors the movement of the heart when we let go of conditioned views about ourselves on our inner journey. Letting go creates a joyful sense of space in our minds
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Mindfulness, also called wise attention, helps us see what we’re adding to our experiences, not only during meditation sessions but also elsewhere.
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Meditation is a microcosm, a model, a mirror. The skills we practice when we sit are transferable to the rest of our lives.
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We’re capable of much more than mediocrity, much more than merely getting by in this world.
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Vulnerability in the face of constant change is what we share, whatever our present condition.
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