Clarity, From Who Other Than A Buddhist Nun
2009 May 26
“…feelings like disappointment, embarrassment, irritation, resentment, anger, jealousy, and fear, instead of being bad news, are actually very clear moments that teach us where it is that we’re holding back. They teach us to perk up and lean in when we feel we’d rather collapse and back away. They’re like messengers that show us, with terrifying clarity, exactly where we’re stuck. This very moment is the perfect teacher, and, lucky for us, it’s with us wherever we are.”
— Pema Chödrön
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i LOVE her books, and she has some wonderful CDs (great for car commutes). such wisdom and such groundedness….
another favorite quote from one of her CDs (paraphrased a bit here, since i cannot remember the exact line):”our intention is always to bring happiness but our actions do not always promote happiness”…
have a peaceful night…
Wow! That is a great quote. I can relate.
This is the message I’ve been waiting to hear all week. Not surprised I found it here