Even as we recognize our resentment, bitterness, or jealousy, we can also honor our own wish to be happy, to feel free.
SHARON SALZBERGWe have the power to improve our work lives immeasurably through awareness, compassion, patience & ingenuity.
More Sharon Salzberg Quotes
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Meditation is the ultimate mobile device; you can use it anywhere, anytime, unobtrusively.
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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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Forgiveness that is insincere, forced or premature can be more psychologically damaging than authentic bitterness & rage.
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As we practice meditation, we get used to stillness and eventually are able to make.
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Abiding faith does not depend on borrowed concepts. Rather, it is the magnetic force of a bone-deep, lived understanding, one that draws us to realize our ideals, walk our talk,and act in accord with what we know to be true.
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Let the breath lead the way.
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Mindfulness is the agent of our freedom. Through mindfulness we arrive at faith we grow in wisdom & we attain equanimity.
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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.
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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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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 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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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 can free ourselves from the old stories that have reduced us & allow real love for ourselves to blossom.
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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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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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