Even when we do our very best to treat those close to us with utmost respect and understanding, conflict happens. That’s life. That’s human nature.
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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Forgiveness that is insincere, forced or premature can be more psychologically damaging than authentic bitterness & rage.
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When you flip the switch in that attic, it doesn’t matter whether its been dark for ten minutes, ten years or ten decades.
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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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Forgiveness can be bittersweet. It contains the sweetness of the release of a story that has caused us pain, but also the poignant reminder that even our dearest relationships change over the course of a lifetime.
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It is never too late to turn on the light. Your ability to break an unhealthy habit or turn off an old tape doesn’t depend on how long it has been running; a shift in perspective doesn’t depend on how long you’ve held on to the old view.
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We have the power to improve our work lives immeasurably through awareness, compassion, patience & ingenuity.
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In those moments when we realize how much we cannot control, we can learn to let go.
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Only when we start to distinguish reality from fantasy that we can humbly, with eyes wide open, forge loving and sustainable connections with others.
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Forgiveness is a personal process that doesn’t depend on us having direct contact with the people who have hurt us.
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We long for permanence but everything in the known universe is transient. That’s a fact but one we fight.
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By engaging in a delusive quest for happiness, we bring only suffering upon ourselves. In our frantic search for something to quench our thirst, we overlook the water all around us and drive ourselves into exile from our own lives.
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Our ability to connect with others is innate, wired into our nervous systems, and we need connection as much as we need physical nourishment.
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We often get caught up in our own reactions and forget the vulnerability of the person in front of us.
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Fearful of wasting a second, we hoard time as if it were money.
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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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