We are mindful of desire when we experience it with an embodied awareness, recognizing the sensations and thoughts of wanting as arising and passing phenomena. While this isn't easy, as we cultivate the clear seeing and compassion of Radical Acceptance, we discover we can open fully to this natural force, and remain free in its midst.

Somewhere in my early twenties I realized I was pretty constantly monitoring myself, judging how I was always falling short, whether it was about not being a good enough daughter or friend, or my appearance, or whatever. I ended up becoming involved with a spiritual path in the yogic tradition, living in an ashram, doing a very rigorous spiritual practice.

I knew I could hold myself with that absolute love and compassion.

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

In intimate relationships, if we start trying to be more real, it's very scary.

As we free ourselves from the suffering of 'something is wrong with me, 'we trust and express the fullness of who we are.'

Meditation is evolution's strategy to bring out our full potential.