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“Sweetheart, you are in pain. Relax. Take a breath. Let’s pay attention to what is happening. Then we’ll figure out what to do.”
“It’s always best to assume that everyone either knows the truth or will know the truth, because either they do or they will.”
― Notes from the Universe: New Perspectives from an Old Friend
― Notes from the Universe: New Perspectives from an Old Friend
“the best way to tame a wild horse is to give it a wide pasture.”
― The Meditator's Dilemma: An Innovative Approach to Overcoming Obstacles and Revitalizing Your Practice
― The Meditator's Dilemma: An Innovative Approach to Overcoming Obstacles and Revitalizing Your Practice
“Staying the course” should not be confused with clinging to a cursed “how.”
― Notes from the Universe: New Perspectives from an Old Friend
― Notes from the Universe: New Perspectives from an Old Friend
“To listen entails a fundamental letting go of self-centeredness. We have to be willing to put down our own thoughts, views, and feelings temporarily to truly listen.”
― Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication
― Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication
“And here is the eternal wisdom: There are always challenges. You plan for one thing, and something else often happens. The long view—is this a desirable thing or an undesirable thing?—is rarely immediately apparent. Immediate emotional responses are just that. Noticing them, and reflecting, is always a good idea. And the cause of suffering—always—is struggling with challenge rather than responding with sound judgment and kindness.”
― Happiness Is an Inside Job: Practicing for a Joyful Life
― Happiness Is an Inside Job: Practicing for a Joyful Life
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