To be 'free' only when things are pleasant is not real freedom.

People who do not see their choices do not believe they have choices.

One of the things that kills Buddhist spiritual life is excessive seriousness.

It can be easy to love all beings from a distance; it can be a great challenge when we have to live with them.

Freedom from clinging gives room in our hearts to grow.

People who do not see their choices do not believe they have choices. They tend to respond automatically, blindly influenced by their circumstances and conditioning. Mindfulness, by helping us notice our impulses before we act, gives us the opportunity to decide whether to act and how to act.

Once you know your deepest wish you can base your life on intention rather than craving