Each decision we make, each action we take, is born out of an intention.

Mindfulness needs to not be judgmental to really be mindfulness, which means it needs a basis of loving kindness.

Things don't just happen in this world of arising and passing away. We don't live in some kind of crazy, accidental universe. Things happen according to certain laws, laws of nature. Laws such as the law of karma, which teaches us that as a certain seed gets planted, so will that fruit be.

To relinquish the futile effort to control change is one of the strengthening forces of true detachment & thus true love.

Even on the spiritual path, we have things we'll tend to cover up or be in denial about.

Whatever life presents us, our response can be an expression of our compassion.

In contrast, compassion manifests in us as the offering of kindness rather than withdrawal. Because compassion is a state of mind that is itself open, abundant and inclusive, it allows us to meet pain more directly. With direct seeing, we know that we are not alone in our suffering and that no one need feel alone when in pain. Seeing our oneness is the beginning of compassion, and it allows us to reach beyond aversion and separation.