When we learn to respond to disappointments with acceptance, we give ourselves the space to realize that all our experiences—good and bad alike—are opportunities to learn and grow.
SHARON SALZBERG
SHARON SALZBERG
Sharon Salzberg on acceptance
Sharon Salzberg94 quotes“When we learn to respond to disappointments with acceptance, we give ourselves the space to realize that all our experiences—good and bad alike—are opportunities to learn and grow.”
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