My prayer became 'May I find peace... May I love this life no matter what.' I was seeking an inner refuge, an experience of presence and wholeness that could carry me through whatever losses might come.

When we put down ideas of what life should be like, we are free to wholeheartedly say yes to our life as it is.

Take moments to savor what is beautiful and good.

Awakening self-compassion is often the greatest challenge people face on the spiritual path.

I sometimes call this our "spacesuit self" because we come into an environment that is difficult and challenging, where we're told to be different. We're told to jump over hoops to be loved and appreciated, so we have to develop spacesuit strategies to get approval and create ways to avoid being judged.

Radical Acceptance is the willingness to experience ourselves and our lives as it is.

That non-attachment gives us the freedom to be exactly who we are.