Finding the courage to go to the places that scare us cannot happen without compassionate inquiry into the workings of ego... Openness doesn't come from resisting our fears but from getting to know them well.
Pema ChodronWe have two alternatives: either we question our beliefs - or we don't. Either we accept our fixed versions of reality- or we begin to challenge them. In Buddha's opinion, to train in staying open and curious - to train in dissolving our assumptions and beliefs - is the best use of our human lives.
Pema ChodronAll the wars, all the hatred, all the ignorance in the world come out of being so invested in our opinions.
Pema ChodronIn a nutshell, when life is pleasant, think of others. When life is a burden, think of others.
Pema Chodron