“Here's a practice idea for right now. Choose one of those sets of phrases. ... Plan on taking some time to say… — Sylvia Boorstein Mind and body Copy Share Image
“I'd say, "But I'm not happy." And she'd say, "Where is it written that you're supposed to be happy all the time?” — Sylvia Boorstein Happiness Copy Share Image
His response is more than sensible. It reflects his understanding that evens unfold as a refelction of precise karmic order and that… — Sylvia Boorstein Behavior Copy Share Image
If I want to free myself from endless cycles of struggling with temptation, I need to keep rediscovering that the pain of… — Sylvia Boorstein Alive Copy Share Image
“Right Understanding means feeling terrible, remembering pain is finite, and taking some solace from that remembering. And, when things are pleasant, even… — Sylvia Boorstein Feeling terrible Copy Share Image
“Sadness isn't a kilesha , a habit pattern evoked by challenge. Sadness is what the mind feels when it is bereaved or… — Sylvia Boorstein Habits Copy Share Image
“... you are in pain. Relax. Take a breath. Let's pay attention to what is happening. Then we'll figure out what to… — Sylvia Boorstein Pain Copy Share Image
I know whether or not I am confused most readily by noticing--being mindful of--my capacity for feeling caring concern. ... when I… — Sylvia Boorstein Appreciate Copy Share Image
Buddha also said that the Dharma, like a bird, needs two wings to fly, and that the wing that balances Wisdom is… — Sylvia Boorstein Balance Copy Share Image
“Becoming aware of fragility, of temporality, of the fact that we will surely all be lost to one another, sooner or later,… — Sylvia Boorstein Love Copy Share Image
“... the moment in which the mind acknowledge 'This isn't what I wanted, but it's what I got' is the point at… — Sylvia Boorstein Psychology Copy Share Image
“Essentially, he taught that it doesn’t make sense to upset ourselves about what is beyond our control. We don’t get a choice… — Sylvia Boorstein Life Copy Share Image
Concentration and mindfulness are the internal ways in which the mind restores itself from being out of balance and lost in confusion… — Sylvia Boorstein Action Copy Share Image
“They were struggling and often in quite a lot of pain and concern, but still, they were all right. I thought to… — Sylvia Boorstein Aging gracefully Copy Share Image
“... Fear doesn't frighten me as much as it used to. I know it's from clinging, and I know it will pass [p. 29].” — Sylvia Boorstein Fear Copy Share Image
Being silent for me doesn't require being in a quiet place and it doesnt mean not saying words. It means, "receiving in… — Sylvia Boorstein Able Copy Share Image
It is our own pain, and our own desire to be free of it, that alerts us to the suffering of the… — Sylvia Boorstein Born Copy Share Image
Clearly the path of mitzvot is a form of meditation. The intention to act impeccably requires complete dedication and unwavering attention. I… — Sylvia Boorstein Attention Copy Share Image
People are realizing that what seemed important to them in their lives-materialism and consumerism-doesn't work at all to make a happy heart.… — Sylvia Boorstein Consumerism Copy Share Image
Surrender means wisely accommodating ourselves to what is beyond our control. — Sylvia Boorstein Inspirational Copy Share Image
“If I can't see around my personal story, I'll have no way to see sit in context: This is one event in… — Sylvia Boorstein Life Copy Share Image
The path of compassion leads to the development of insight. But it doesn't work to say, "Ready, set, go! Be compassionate!" Beginning… — Sylvia Boorstein Bits Copy Share Image
Heir to your own karma doesn't mean 'You get what you deserve.' I think it means 'You get what you get.' Bad… — Sylvia Boorstein Action Copy Share Image
Mindfulness meditation doesn't change life. Life remains as fragile and unpredictable as ever. Meditation changes the heart's capacity to accept life as… — Sylvia Boorstein Accepting Copy Share Image
