We donโt need any sort of religious orientation to lead a life that is ethical, compassionate & kind.
Sharon SalzbergAs we look around, it's very clear that in this world people do outrageous things to one another all of the time. It's not that these qualities or actions make us bad people, but they bring tremendous suffering if we don't know how to work with them.
Sharon SalzbergThe movement of the heart as we practice generosity in the outer world mirrors the movement of the heart when we let go of conditioned views about ourselves on our inner journey. Letting go creates a joyful sense of space in our minds
Sharon SalzbergAs we practice meditation, we get used to stillness and eventually are able to make friends with the quietness of our sensations.
Sharon Salzberg