Meditation practice isn't about trying to throw ourselves away and become something better. It's about befriending who we are already.

You see, there really is no separation between you and everyone else.

Now is the only time. How we relate to it creates the future.

If your everyday practice is open to all your emotions, to all the people you meet, to all the situations you encounter, without closing down, trusting that you can do that - then that will take you are far as you can go. And then you'll understand all the teachings that anyone has ever taught.

When you have made good friends with yourself, your situation will be more friendly too.

The treasure we seek requires no lengthy expedition, no expensive equipment, no superior aptitude or special company. All we lack is the willingness to imagine that we already have everything we need. The only thing missing is our consent to be where we are.

The most heartbreaking thing of all is how we cheat ourselves of the present moment.