“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
“Kindness gives birth to kindness.”
“If you want to fly give up everything that weighs you down.”
“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.”
Expect Nothing and You will Never be Disappointed
“Sometimes life doesn’t give you what you want, not because you don’t deserve it, but because you deserve so much more.”
“You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them.”
When you meet me, you think I’m quiet. When you talk to me, you wish I was quiet. When you know me, you get scared when I’m quiet.
“Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present.”
“The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think.”
“Everyone needs a house to live in, but a supportive family is what builds a home.”
“Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare”
Time is precious, waste it wisely
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