All the terrible things we do to ourselves and others from alcoholism to character assignation to abuse to murder come from one cause: the inability to stay present with an uncomfortable feeling in the body and seek short-term relief.
Pema ChodronBy not knowing, not hoping to know and not acting like we know what's happening, we begin to access our inner strength.
Pema ChodronEach time you stay present with fear and uncertainty, you're letting go of a habitual way of finding security and comfort.
Pema ChodronDon’t get caught up in hopes of what you’ll achieve and how good your situation will be some day in the future. What you do right now is what matters.
Pema Chodron