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“Whether it’s spiders that worry us, or pain, or unpleasant thoughts, or unopened bills, or relationships with others, when we avoid difficult experiences that can’t be put off forever, problems seem to mount. But when we practise a mindful approach, we open a reservoir for coping that can help see us through hardship. Perhaps this is why, in great mythical narratives, there are so many tales of the rejected becoming majestic – the ugly ducklings that grow into beautiful swans, or frogs that turn into princes when kissed. Somehow we know the seeds of beauty exist in the unwanted, difficult, and painful things in life, and that we can release their potential by greeting them with love.”
― Mindfulness Made Easy: Learn How to Be Present and Kind - to Yourself and Others
― Mindfulness Made Easy: Learn How to Be Present and Kind - to Yourself and Others
“There may be weather going on – events in life, thoughts and sensations, ebbing and flowing in the internal and external environment. Whatever the weather, practise being a breathing body mountain: naturally wonderful without having to do anything. Let the climate of the world touch you – be rained on, shined on, snowed on – and stay present to whatever comes, neither resisting nor running from it.”
― Mindfulness Made Easy: Learn How to Be Present and Kind - to Yourself and Others
― Mindfulness Made Easy: Learn How to Be Present and Kind - to Yourself and Others
“Letting go like this isn’t easy. As we’ve seen, our habits of perceiving and behaving are strongly entrenched. Even the idea of non-attachment can seem daunting, impractical, or even undesirable. What about our loved ones – are we not supposed to cling to them? Or our homes – should we throw the deeds away and let anyone come to stay, perhaps trying to live without money or possessions? And where does this leave our ideals – should we let go of aspirations for a better life or world? Non-clinging is a profoundly alien concept for most of us. Our human history and culture points us to grasping – to our friends and family, to our opinions and feelings, to our belongings, our sense of being an individual, and to life itself. And yet, we could ask ourselves: does this way produce happiness?”
― Mindfulness Made Easy: Learn How to Be Present and Kind - to Yourself and Others
― Mindfulness Made Easy: Learn How to Be Present and Kind - to Yourself and Others
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