“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
“Don’t make a habit out of choosing what feels good over what’s actually good for you.”
I want you to be concerned about your next door neighbor. Do you know your next door neighbor?
“If you get tired, learn to rest not to quit!”
“You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving.”
“The emotion that can break your heart is sometimes the very one that heals it …”
A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.
“You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality.”
When you look at people who are successful, you will find that they aren’t the people who are motivated, but have consistency in their motivation.
“The power for creating a better future is contained in the present moment: You create a good future by creating a good present.”
Every family has a person who breaks the chain of poverty, Be that person to your family.
“We must understand that sadness is an ocean, and sometimes we drown, while other days we are forced to swim.”
Control anger before it controls you.
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