The Process of becoming unstuck requires tremendous bravery, because basically we are completely changing our way of perceiving reality.

To lead a life that goes beyond pettiness and prejudice and always wanting to make sure that everything turns out on our own terms, to lead a more passionate, full, and delightful life than that, we must realize that we can endure a lot of pain and pleasure for the sake of finding out who we are and what this world is...

We give it up and just look directly with compassion and humor at who we are. Then loneliness is no threat and heartache, no punishment.

If there's any possibility for enlightenment, it's right now, not at some future time. Now is the time.

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.

Everything is material for the seed of happiness, if you look into it with inquisitiveness and curiosity. The future is completely open, and we are writing it moment to moment. There always is the potential to create an environment of blame -or one that is conducive to loving-kindness.

Each time you stay present with fear and uncertainty, you're letting go of a habitual way of finding security and comfort.