In a nutshell, when life is pleasant, think of others. When life is a burden, think of others.
Pema ChodronThe real thing that we renounce is the tenacious hope that we could be saved from being who we are.
Pema ChodronWhen you refrain from habitual thoughts and behavior, the uncomfortable feelings will still be there. They donโt magically disappear. Over the years, Iโve come to call resting with the discomfort โthe detox period,โ because when you donโt act on your habitual patterns, itโs like giving up an addiction. Youโre left with the feelings you were trying to escape. The practice is to make a wholehearted relationship with that
Pema Chodron