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
SHARON SALZBERGWe often get caught up in our own reactions and forget the vulnerability of the person in front of us.
More Sharon Salzberg Quotes
-
-
Because the development of inner calm & energy happens completely within & isn’t dependent on another person or a particular situation, we begin to feel a resourcefulness and independence that is quite beautiful—and a huge relief.
SHARON SALZBERG -
We can free ourselves from the old stories that have reduced us & allow real love for ourselves to blossom.
SHARON SALZBERG -
We are all too often told by someone that we are too old, too young, too different, too much the same, and those comments can be devastating.
SHARON SALZBERG -
The overarching practice of letting go is also one of gaining resilience and insight.
SHARON SALZBERG -
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 SALZBERG -
Our practice rather than being about killing the ego is about simply discovering our true nature.
SHARON SALZBERG -
As we practice meditation, we get used to stillness and eventually are able to make.
SHARON SALZBERG -
You are capable of so much more than we usually dare to imagine.
SHARON SALZBERG -
Letting go is an inside job, something only we can do for ourselves.
SHARON SALZBERG -
It is awareness of both our shared pain and our longing for happiness that links us to other people and helps us to turn toward them with compassion.
SHARON SALZBERG -
Seeking is endless. It never comes to a state of rest; it never ceases.
SHARON SALZBERG -
The embodiment of kindness is often made difficult by our long ingrained patterns of fear and jealousy.
SHARON SALZBERG -
Its never too late to take a moment to look.
SHARON SALZBERG -
When we don’t tell those we love about what’s really going on or listen carefully to what they have to say, we tend to fill in the blanks with stories.
SHARON SALZBERG -
We cannot simply forgive and forget, nor should we.
SHARON SALZBERG