The bones and tendons of the mind are mindfulness and awareness. Mindfulness is the mindโs strength, and awareness is its flexibility. Without these abilities, we cannot function. When we drink a glass of water, drive a car, or have a conversation, we are using mindfulness and awareness.
Sakyong MiphamWhatever we do lays a seed in our deepest consciousness, and one day that seed will grow.
Sakyong MiphamAs a leader, people push you. They really want to keep pushing you until you get aggressive. Then they say, "Oh, see, it doesn't work."
Sakyong MiphamThe most important thing is having the right mind - a mind that can see it. Once you have an open mind, you see a lot of auspicious coincidence taking place.
Sakyong MiphamEven when we speak of selflessness, the mind goes to "me." We think, "I'm selfless," but everything is selfless.
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