Patience takes courage. It is not an ideal state of calm. In fact, when we practice patience we will see our agitation far more clearly.

At some point, we realize that what we do for ourselves benefits others, and what we do for others benefits us.

Compassion starts with making friends with ourselves.

Let difficulty transform you. And it will. In my experience, we just need help in learning how not to run away.

The teacher will never give up on the student no matter how mixed up he or she might be

There's something delicious about finding fault with something. And that can be including finding fault with one's self, you know?

Don’t worry about achieving. Don’t worry about perfection. Just be there each moment as best you can.