Words of Wisdom 18 (Sep 17 - Jan 19)

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When addressed skillfully, darker energies can be resolved and transmuted—to become powerful guardians of the dharma, supporting us as we find our way through the often turbulent waters of the psyche.

—Lawson Sachter and Sunya Kjolhede, “The Mind’s Dragons”

[winston]

When addressed skillfully, darker energies can be resolved and transmuted—to become powerful guardians of the dharma, supporting us as we find our way through the often turbulent waters of the psyche.

—Lawson Sachter and Sunya Kjolhede, “The Mind’s Dragons”

[winston]

Abandoning any hope of fruition does not mean abandoning our projects and ambitions

Instead it points to a way of going about things that is present focused, rather than fixated on results.

—Judy Lief, “Train Your Mind: Abandon Any Hope of Fruition”

[winston]

When fear arises, practice can be a very powerful aid to the whole spirit. Don’t be afraid of the fear. Be curious.

—Interview with Rick Fields, “In Light of Death”

[winston]

Equanimity acts like the ballast of a ship. Although the ship is blown one way or the other by the winds of life, it neither sinks nor goes too far off-course.

—Christopher Willard, “How Parents and Children Can Learn Balance and Equanimity from the Eight Worldly Winds”

[winston]

There are many commands, such as, "Be faithful in marriage. Do not murder. Do not steal. Do not want what belongs to others."

But all of these are summed up in the command that says, "Love others as much as you love yourself."

Romans 13:9

Source: Life Changing Words

[winston]

From the macro to the micro, life seems to suggest that renewal is not only possible but also the great way of all things.

—Taylor Plimpton, “Starting Over, Again”

[winston]

This wish for perfect enlightenment for the sake of others is what we call bodhicitta, and it is the starting point on the path.

By becoming aware of what enlightenment is, one understands not only that there is a goal to accomplish but also that it is possible to do so.

—H.H. the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, “The Bodhisattva Vow: Eight Views”

[winston]

Compassion is a higher truth than anger; when we rest in the absolute nature of mind, pure open awareness, we discover compassion as the very core of our nature.

—John Welwood, “The Psychology of Awakening”

[winston]

When we stop being busy and productive and switch to just being still and aware, we ourselves will also feel support, intimacy, and happiness, even if no one else is around.

These positive feelings are a product that is much desired but that cannot be bought.

—Jan Chozen Bays, “The Gift of Waiting”