The renowned seventh-century Zen master Seng-tsan taught that true freedom is being "without anxiety about imperfection.

When we see the secret beauty of anyone, including ourselves, we see past our judgment and fear into the core of who we truly are - not an entrapped self but the radiance of goodness.

There is something wonderfully bold and liberating about saying yes to our entire imperfect and messy life.

Meditation helps us to get out of our thoughts about the future and really be in the present moment.

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

Relaxation is the doorway to both wisdom and compassion.

Just come into stillness. Have your intention be to relax with the breath. That will begin to set in motion a habit that will start to train the mind.