“Many of us are metaphorically standing in a ring of fire. The assaults of life have pushed us through a wall of fire and here we are, standing in the middle of a circle of flames. The conundrum we face in the circle is: would we rather spend the rest of our lives very uncomfortable, hot and singed, or do we have the courage to walk through the wall of flames again, experiencing a short burning sensation, to freedom from fire? The benefits of being”
― The Second Circle: How to Use Positive Energy for Success in Every Situation
― The Second Circle: How to Use Positive Energy for Success in Every Situation
“Facing suffering, embracing suffering, becoming the conscious, compassionate awareness that can bring an end to suffering, is not painful. Trying to hide from suffering is extremely painful and will rob you of your life.”
― Making a Change for Good: A Guide to Compassionate Self-Discipline
― Making a Change for Good: A Guide to Compassionate Self-Discipline
“. If you really want to know how you are you, simply pay attention to everything, believe nothing, and don’t take anything personally. Everything is a clue. Every resistance, every little bit of miserable conditioning, every cry of helpless victimization brings you a gift of clarity, wisdom, and compassion. Don’t miss any of it.”
― How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
― How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
“Rather than going from where we are to where we want to be, we need to remember to be where we are, here, now. We don 't need to go anywhere else or do anything else. We don't need to go from here to there; we need to
return from there to here.”
― How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
return from there to here.”
― How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
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