We need energy, commitment, and courage not to run from our life nor to cover it over with any philosophyโmaterial or spiritual.
Jack KornfieldMay I be given the appropriate difficulties so that my heart can truly open with compassion. Imagine asking for that.
Jack KornfieldLive in joy, luminosity, and peace even among the troubles of the world. Remember who you are.
Jack KornfieldThe near enemy of love is attachment. Attachment masquerades as love. It says, โI will love this person because I need them.โ Or, โIโll love you if youโll love me back. Iโll love you, but only if you will be the way I want.โ This isnโt love at all - it is attachment - and attachment is rigid, it is very different from love.
Jack Kornfield