Ultimately, that is the definition of bravery: not being afraid of yourself.

Whatever shakes you should without delay, right away, be incorporated into the path.

The ideal of warriorship is that the warrior should be sad and tender, and because of that, the warrior can be very brave as well.

Disappointment results from the removal of illusion.

The simplicity of meditation means just experiencing the ape instinct of ego.

Begin to build up confidence and joy in your own richness. That richness is the essence of generosity. It is the essence of resourcefulness ; that you can deal with whatever is available around you and not feel poverty stricken.

Disappointment is a good sign of basic intelligence. It cannot be compared to anything else: it is so sharp, precise, obvious, and direct. If we can open, then we suddenly begin to see that our expectations are irrelevant compared with the reality of the situations we are facing.