Indifference is a misguided way of defending ourselves.

In deep self-acceptance grows a compassionate understanding. As one Zen master said when I asked if he ever gets angry, 'Of course I get angry, but then a few minutes later I say to myself, 'What's the use of this,' and I let it go.'

No matter what situation we find ourselves in, we can always set our compass to our highest intentions in the present moment

Whatever you believe cosmologically, we all know the tears of the world. We each carry a certain measure of those tears in our hearts.

You hold in your hand an invitation: to remember the transforming power of forgiveness and loving kindness. To remember that no matter where you are and what you face, within your heart peace is possible.

Everyone and everything is in some degree or other our teacher.

We must especially learn the art of directing mindfulness into the closed areas of our life.