Resisting what is happening is a major cause of suffering.

Things become clear when there is no escape.

Discomfort of any kind becomes the basis for practice. We breathe in knowing our pain is shared.

Openness doesn’t come from resisting our fears but rather from getting to know them well.

There's something delicious about finding fault with something. And that can be including finding fault with one's self, you know?

Not causing harm requires staying awake. Part of being awake is slowing down enough to notice what we say and do. The more we witness our emotional chain reactions and understand how they work, the easier it is to refrain. It becomes a way of life to stay awake, slow down, and notice.

Just where you are-that's the place to start!