Once someone appears to us primarily as an object, kindness has no place to root.
SHARON SALZBERGMeditation is essentially training our attention so that we can be more aware— not only of our own inner workings but also of what’s happening around us in the here & now.
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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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Fearful of wasting a second, we hoard time as if it were money.
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While happiness is an end in itself, it is also the state of mind we can have right now.
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The art of concentration is a continual letting go. We let go of what is inessential or distracting. We let go of a thought or a feeling, not because we are afraid of it or because we can’t bear to acknowledge it as a part of our experience; but, because it is UNNECESSARY.
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We can free ourselves from the old stories that have reduced us & allow real love for ourselves to blossom.
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People turn to meditation because they want to make good decisions, break bad habits & bounce back better from disappointments.
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Pain & suffering requires time, awareness, and an intentional practice of self-love to disentangle.
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The overarching practice of letting go is also one of gaining resilience and insight.
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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.
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Love exists in itself, not relying on owning or being owned.
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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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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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We find greater lightness & ease in our lives as we increasingly care for ourselves & other beings.
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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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With a clear intention and a willing spirit, sooner or later we experience the joy and freedom that arises when we recognize our common humanity with others and see that real love excludes no one.
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