I can't overestimate the importance of accepting ourselves exactly as we are right now, not as we wish we were or think we ought to be.

Sitting meditation gives us a way to move closer to our thoughts and emotions and to get in touch with our bodies.

The Buddha taught that we're not actually in control, which is a pretty scary idea. But when you let things be as they are, you will be a much happier, more balanced, compassionate person.

Deep down in the human spirit, there is a reservoir of courage. It is always available, always waiting to be discovered.

It's a transformative experience to simply pause instead of immediately filling up space.

Constantly apply cheerfulness, if for no other reason than because you are on this spiritual path. Have a sense of gratitude to everything, even difficult emotions, because of their potential to wake you up.

Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.