Each person's life is like a mandala - a vast, limitless circle. We stand in the center of our own circle, and everything we see, hear and think forms the mandala of our life ... everything that shows up in your mandala is a vehicle for your awakening.

Inner #‎ peace begins the moment you choose not to allow another person or event to control your #‎ emotions

Even if you don't feel appreciation, just look. Feel what you feel; take an interest and be curious.

The painful thing is that when we buy into disapproval, we are practicing disapproval. When we buy into harshness, we are practicing harshness. The more we do it, the stronger these qualities become. How sad it is that we become so expert at causing harm to ourselves and others. The trick then is to practice gentleness and letting go. We can learn to meet whatever arises with curiosity and not make it such a big deal.

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

The essence of generosity is letting go. Pain is always a sign that we are holding on to something - usually ourselves.

When there's a disappointment, I don't know if it's the end of the story. It may just be the beginning of a great adventure.