I stepped onto the spiritual path moved by an inner sense that I might find greatness of heart, that I might find profound belonging, that I might find a hidden source of love and compassion. Like a homing instinct for freedom, my intuitive sense that this was possible was the faint, flickering, yet undeniable expression of faith. β¨ Sharon Salzberg (2003). Faith: Trusting Your Own Deepest Experience, p.18, Penguin
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- We donβt need any sort of religious orientation to lead a life that is ethical, compassionate & kind. β¨ FaceBook post bySharon Salzberg from Jul 18, 2011
- While you are meditating, if your mind wanders, gently bring it back to the present moment. β¨ Practicing Loving Kindness In The Capital by Matteo Pistono, www.huffingtonpost.com. July 12, 2011.
- When you're wide open, the world is a good place.
- One of the primary conditions for suffering is denial. Shutting our mind to pain, whether in ourselves or others, only ensures that it will continue. We must have the strength to face it without turn β¦ βΆ
- Meditation may be done in silence & stillness, by using voice & sound, or by engaging the body in movement. All forms emphasize the training of attention. β¨ Sharon Salzberg (2010). Real Happiness - E β¦ βΆ
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