The root of suffering is resisting the certainty that no matter what the circumstances, uncertainty is all we truly have.

Pain is not a punishment; pleasure is not a reward.

Never underestimate the desire to bolt.

But all the time our warmth and brilliance are right here. This is who we really are. We are one blink of an eye away from being fully awake.

If you’re aggressive in your dealings, that’s how you’ll be regarded in the world. You might smile and give generously, but if you frequently explode in anger, people never feel comfortable in your presence and you’ll never have peace of mind.

The idea of karma is that you continually get the teaching that you need to open your heart.

In a nutshell, when life is pleasant, think of others. When life is a burden, think of others.