What if rather than being disheartened by the ambiguity, the uncertainty of life, we accepted it and relaxed into it?

As Buddhism moved to the West, one of the big characteristics was the strong place of women. That didn't exist in the countries of origin. It's just a sign of our culture.

Each moment is just what it is. It might be the only moment of our life; it might be the only strawberry we'll ever eat. We could get depressed about it, or we could finally appreciate it and delight in the preciousness of every single moment of our life.

Feel the wounded heart that's underneath the addiction, self-loathing, or anger.

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

All situations teach you, and often it's the tough ones that teach you best.

To stay with that shakiness-to stay with a broken heart, with a rumbling stomach, with the feeling of hopelessness and wanting to get revenge-that is the path of true awakening. Sticking with that uncertainty, getting the knack of relaxing in the midst of chaos, learning not to panic-this is the spiritual path.