“That is what compassion does. It challenges our assumptions, our sense of self-limitation, worthlessness, of not having a place in the world, our feelings of loneliness and estrangement. These are narrow, constrictive states of mind. As we develop compassion, our hearts open.”
—Sharon Salzberg
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More Motivational, Inspiring Quotes
“Seek respect, not attention. It lasts longer.”
“For attractive lips, speak words of kindness…
Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit.
Be strong as you fight your way to success, the difficulty you face is nothing compared to the joy of success.
“To tell someone not to be emotional is to tell them to be dead.”
“Don’t go through life, grow through life.”
I am not handsome but I can give my hand to someone who needs help… Because beauty is required in the heart, not in face…
“When you are looking at your mother, you are looking at the purest love you will ever know.”
“We should love, not fall in love, because everything that falls, gets broken.”
Never apologize for being sensitive or emotional. It’s a sign that you have big heart, and that you aren’t afraid to let others see it. Showing your emotions is a sign of strength.
Positive anything is better than negative nothing.
In disagreements with loved ones, deal with the current situation. Don’t bring up the past as that will only cause unnecessary resentment.
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