The art of concentration is a continual letting go. We let go of what is inessential or distracting. We let go of a thought or a feeling, not because we are afraid of it or because we can’t bear to acknowledge it as a part of our experience; but, because it is UNNECESSARY.

There are many different ways to practice meditation; it's good to experiment until you find one that seems to suit you.

We find greater lightness & ease in our lives as we increasingly care for ourselves & other beings.

I will love myself as long as I never make a mistake.

True giving is a thoroughly joyous thing to do. We experience happiness when we form the intention to give, in the actual act of giving, and in the recollection of the fact that we have given. Generosity is a celebration. When we give something to someone we feel connected to them, and our commitment to the path of peace and awareness deepens.

When we practice metta, we open continuously to the truth of our actual experience, changing our relationship to life.

While you are meditating, if your mind wanders, gently bring it back to the present moment.