01UndatedPeople turn to meditation because they want to make good decisions, break bad habits & bounce back better from disappointments.Sharon Salzberg / quote ↗
02UndatedMeditation is essentially training our attention so that we can be more aware— not only of our own inner workings but also of what’s happening around us in the here & now.Sharon Salzberg / quote ↗
03UndatedBecause the development of inner calm & energy happens completely within & isn’t dependent on another person or a particular situation, we begin to feel a resourcefulness and independence that is quite beautiful—and a huge relief.Sharon Salzberg / quote ↗
04UndatedCultivation of positive emotions, including self-love and self-respect, strengthens our inner resources and opens us to a broader range of thoughts and actions.Sharon Salzberg / quote ↗
07UndatedThe starting place for radical re-imagining of love is mindfulness.Sharon Salzberg / quote ↗
08UndatedThe costs of keeping secrets include our growing isolation due to fear of detection and the ways we shut down inside to avoid feeling the effects of our behavior. We can never afford to be truly seen and known—even by ourselves.Sharon Salzberg / quote ↗
09UndatedA key barometer to help us weigh the rightness of our actions is self-respect.Sharon Salzberg / quote ↗
10UndatedThe wholesome pursuit of excellence feels quite different from perfectionism.Sharon Salzberg / quote ↗
12UndatedAs we explore new ways of thinking, we need to be willing to investigate, experiment, take some risks with our attention, and stretch.Sharon Salzberg / quote ↗
13UndatedForgiveness can be bittersweet. It contains the sweetness of the release of a story that has caused us pain, but also the poignant reminder that even our dearest relationships change over the course of a lifetime.Sharon Salzberg / quote ↗
14UndatedWhen we respond to our pain and suffering with love, understanding, and acceptance—for ourselves, as well as others— over time, we can let go of our anger, even when we’ve been hurt to the core. But that doesn’t mean we ever forget.Sharon Salzberg / quote ↗
16UndatedTo forgive, we may need to open our minds to a fuller exploration of the context in which the events occurred, and feel compassion for the circumstances and everyone involved, starting with ourselves.Sharon Salzberg / quote ↗
18UndatedReal forgiveness in close relationships is never easy. It can’t be rushed or engineered.Sharon Salzberg / quote ↗
19UndatedWe nurture our sense of connection with the larger whole, noticing that the whole is only as healthy as its smallest part.Sharon Salzberg / quote ↗
21UndatedWhen we set an intention to explore our emotional hot spots, we create a pathway to real love.Sharon Salzberg / quote ↗
22UndatedOften in close relationships, the subject being discussed is not the subject at all.Sharon Salzberg / quote ↗
23UndatedYou don't have to love yourself unconditionally before you can give or receive real love.Sharon Salzberg / quote ↗
24UndatedWhen we develop our ability to love in one realm, we simultaneously nourish our ability in others, as long as we remain open to the flow of insight and compassion.Sharon Salzberg / quote ↗
