If we turn away from our own pain, we may find ourselves projecting this aversion onto others, seeing them as somehow inadequate for being in a troubled situation.
SHARON SALZBERGBecause 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.
More Sharon Salzberg Quotes
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Our practice rather than being about killing the ego is about simply discovering our true nature.
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The key to cultivating confidence in ourselves is understanding our right to make the truth our own.
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As we practice meditation, we get used to stillness and eventually are able to make.
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Letting go is an inside job, something only we can do for ourselves.
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Mindfulness isn’t difficult, we just need to remember to do it.
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Its never too late to take a moment to look.
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Let the breath lead the way.
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Pain & suffering requires time, awareness, and an intentional practice of self-love to disentangle.
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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.
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Self-compassion is like a muscle. The more we practice flexing it, especially when life doesn’t go exactly according to plan (a frequent scenario for most of us), the stronger and more resilient our compassion muscle becomes.
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The overarching practice of letting go is also one of gaining resilience and insight.
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We find greater lightness & ease in our lives as we increasingly care for ourselves & other beings.
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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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Kindness is really at the core of what it means to be and feel alive.
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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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