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.

When we feel left out, inadequate, or lonely, can we take a warrior’s perspective and contact bodhichitta?

There's a reason you can learn from everything: you have basic wisdom, basic intelligence, and basic goodness.

Patience is the training in abiding with the restlessness of our energy and letting things evolve at their own speed.

We're not trying to be something we aren't; rather, we're reconnecting with who we are.

One of the deepest habitual patterns that we have is to feel that now is not enough.

Whatever happens in your life, joyful or painful, do not be swept away by reactivity. Be patient with yourself and don't lose your sense of perspective.