Taking in another's criticism, even when it's offered out of love, requires courage.
Quoted by Sharon Salzberg
Taking responsibility for oneself is by definition an act of kindness.
Quoted by Sharon Salzberg
Once someone appears to us primarily as an object, kindness has no place to root.
Quoted by Sharon Salzberg
Mindfulness is so much wiser and more robust than our inner critic.
Quoted by Sharon Salzberg
The wholesome pursuit of excellence feels quite different from perfectionism.
Quoted by Sharon Salzberg
Never feel ashamed of your longing for happiness.
Quoted by Sharon Salzberg
Perfection is fragile; interacting with something that seems perfect puts it in peril.
Quoted by Sharon Salzberg
Learning to treat ourselves lovingly may at first feel like a dangerous experiment.
Quoted by Sharon Salzberg
There is no conflict between loving others deeply and living mindfully.
Quoted by Sharon Salzberg
Love is defined by difficult acts of human compassion & generosity.
Quoted by Sharon Salzberg
Love is a living capacity within us that is always present, even when we don't sense it.
Quoted by Sharon Salzberg
What we learn in meditation, we can apply to all other realms of our lives.
Quoted by Sharon Salzberg
The more we practice mindfulness, the more alert we become to the cost of keeping secrets.
Quoted by Sharon Salzberg
Forgiveness is the way we break the grip that long-held resentments have on our hearts.
Quoted by Sharon Salzberg
Real forgiveness in close relationships is never easy. It can't be rushed or engineered.
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Laughing at your pettiness probably works better than scolding yourself for it.
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A relationship is the union of two psychological systems.
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In more ways than any of us can name, love is wrapped up with the idea of expectation.
Quoted by Sharon Salzberg
Ultimately, we forgive others in order to free ourselves.
Quoted by Sharon Salzberg
With attachment all that seems to exist is just me & that object I desire.
Quoted by Sharon Salzberg