Mindfulness, also called wise attention, helps us see what weโre adding to our experiences, not only during meditation sessions but also elsewhere.
Sharon SalzbergFaith is not a commodity that you either have or don't have enough of, or the right kind of. It's an ongoing process. The opposite of faith is despair.
Sharon SalzbergMindfulness helps us to set boundaries by revealing what makes us unhappy & what brings us peace.
Sharon SalzbergThere are many times when I have to remind myself that people who harm others are coming from a place of profound disconnection. It is not easy to recognize the pain such a person is in, especially because they may not be conscious of it themselves. They may present themselves to the world as just fine. If you believe human beings have a potential for deep connection, wisdom and love; the limitation in those peoples' lives becomes clearer.
Sharon Salzberg