What's encouraging about meditation is that, even if we shut down, we can no longer shut down in ignorance. We see very clearly that we're closing off. That in itself begins to illuminate the darkness of ignorance.
Pema ChodronThis genuine heart of sadness can teach us great compassion. It can humble us when we're arrogant and soften us when we are unkind.
Pema ChodronWe give it up and just look directly with compassion and humor at who we are. Then loneliness is no threat and heartache, no punishment.
Pema Chodron