Know that the freedom you seek can be found right here where you are.

Compassion for ourselves gives rise to the power to transform resentment into forgiveness, hatred into friendliness, and fear into respect for all beings.

Compassion is our deepest nature. It arises from our interconnection with all things.

This life is a test-it is only a test. If it had been an actual life, you would have received further instructions on where to go and what to do. Remember, this life is only a test.

We can bring a heart of understanding and compassion to a world that needs it so much.

When we take the one seat on our meditation cushion we become our own monastery. We create the compassionate space that allows for the arising of all things: sorrows, loneliness, shame, desire, regret, frustration, happiness.

Live in joy, luminosity, and peace even among the troubles of the world. Remember who you are.