It's hard to know whether to laugh or to cry at the human predicament. Here we are with so much wisdom and tenderness, andโwithout even knowing itโwe cover it over to protect ourselves from insecurity. Although we have the potential to experience the freedom of a butterfly, we mysteriously prefer the small and fearful cocoon of ego.
Pema ChodronWe are all capable of becoming fundamentalists because we get addicted to other people's wrongness.
Pema ChodronThis very moment is the perfect teacher, and, lucky for us, it's with us wherever we go.
Pema ChodronEven if you don't feel appreciation, just look. Feel what you feel; take an interest and be curious.
Pema Chodron