I want to accept myself completely, just as I am.

Perhaps the biggest tragedy of our lives is that freedom is possible, yet we can pass our years trapped in the same old patterns.

Relaxation is the doorway to both wisdom and compassion.

To me, bringing mindfulness-bas ed practices to students, teachers and parents is some of the most important work we can be doing. If we can help the next generation become more self-aware, empathetic and emotionally resilient, they will bring their wisdom to healing the earth and creating a more peaceful world.

Even a few moments of offering lovingkindness can reconnect you with the purity of your loving heart.

The trance of unworthiness keeps the sweetness of belonging out of reach. The path to "the sweetness of belonging," is acceptance - acceptance of ourselves and acceptance of others without judgment.

Stopping the endless pursuit of getting somewhere else is the perhaps most beautiful offering we can make to our spirit.