“Theoretically, I wanted to meditate, but I found actually doing it extraordinarily difficult. As a therapist, I knew that we all want progress, but we resist change. I was a vivid example of this maxim. Figuring out my taxes and… — Mary Bray Pipher Copy Share Image
“Religions are metaphorical systems that give us bigger containers in which to hold our lives. A spiritual life allows us to move beyond the… — Mary Bray Pipher Copy Share Image
“I approached Buddhism the way I approach almost everything. I read books about it. Even though, at first, I didn't understand much of what… — Mary Bray Pipher Copy Share Image
“I read of a Buddhist teacher who developed Alzheimer's. He had retired from teaching because his memory was unreliable, but he made one exception… — Mary Bray Pipher Copy Share Image
“[I have] a deeply entrenched rule that I cannot rest or relax until all my work is done. What a deal. I could die… — Mary Bray Pipher Copy Share Image
“I practiced what the Dalai Lama calls 'inner disarmament.' Of course, I still had judgments, but I tried to accept even my judgments without… — Mary Bray Pipher Copy Share Image
“Theoretically, I wanted to meditate, but I found actually doing it extraordinarily difficult. As a therapist, I knew that we all want progress, but… — Mary Bray Pipher Copy Share Image
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