In this there is no judgment and no blame, for we seek not to perfect the world but to perfect our love for what is on this earth.

A factor that greatly supports the opening of energy in practice is exercise and care of the physical body.

Indifference pretends to create peace, but it is based on not caring, a silent resignation. It is a movement away, a separation fed by a subtle fear of the heart. We pull back, believing that what happens to others is not our concern. Our courage leaves us. 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.'

The quieting of our mind is a political act.

Everything that has a beginning has an ending. Make your peace with that and all will be well.

We can always begin again.