The spiritual path is not a solo endeavor. In fact, the very notion of a self who is trying to free her/ himself is a delusion. We are in it together and the company of spiritual friends helps us realize our interconnectedness.

In a basic way, acceptance is seeing clearly what's happening and holding it with kindness. This is a radical antidote to the suffering of judging mind.

Become a witness to your thoughts.

We can find true refuge within our own hearts and minds-right here, right now, in the midst of our moment-to-momen t lives.

There's healthy attachment, like with a mother and child. It's biologically part of our survival.

Underneath the stress is fear, and the biggest is our own personal fear of failure.

Observing desire without acting on it enlarges our freedom to choose how we live.