When we scratch the wound and give into our addictions we do not allow the wound to heal.
Pema ChodronIn tonglen practice, when we see or feel suffering, we โฏbreathe in with the notion of completely feeling it, accepting it, and owning it. Then we breathe out, radiating compassion, lovingkindness, freshness - anything that encourages relaxation and openness.โฏ So you're training in softening, rather than tightening, your heart. In this practice, it's not uncommon to find yourself blocked, because you come face to face with your own fear, resistance, or whatever your personal "stuckness" happens to be at that moment.
Pema ChodronThe essence of our whole path is in that place of discomfort, and what do we do with it?
Pema ChodronAll the wars, all the hatred, all the ignorance in the world come out of being so invested in our opinions.
Pema Chodron