If you're invested in security and certainty, you are on the wrong planet.

If you're invested in security and certainty, you are on the wrong planet.

The biggest obstacle to taking a bigger perspective on life is that our emotions capture and blind us.

Maybe the most important teaching is to lighten up and relax. It's such a huge help in working with our crazy mixed-up minds to remember that what we're doing is unlocking a softness that is in us and letting it spread. We're letting it blur the sharp corners of self-criticism and complaint.

When people are hurting, what they really need is someone who is fully there for them - not someone who is condescending or officious. The only way for you to be there for them is by facing your fear or anger, whatever feelings cause you to shut down.

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

Never underestimate the desire to bolt.