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Giving Quotes by Pema Chodron
- Never give up on yourself. Then you will never give up on others.
- Sitting meditation gives us a way to move closer to our thoughts and emotions and to get in touch with our bodies.
- At least once a year, I imagine that I am about to die. Looking back as truthfully as I can at my entire life, I…
- It's important to remember, when we're out there aggressively working for reform, that, even if our particular issue doesn't get resolved, we are adding peace…
- When we scratch the wound and give into our addictions we do not allow the wound to heal.
- When you refrain from habitual thoughts and behavior, the uncomfortable feelings will still be there. They don’t magically disappear. Over the years, I’ve come to…
- If you’re aggressive in your dealings, that’s how you’ll be regarded in the world. You might smile and give generously, but if you frequently explode…
- We don’t experience the world fully unless we are willing to give everything away. Samaya means not holding anything back, not preparing our escape route,…
- We don't experience the world fully unless we are willing to give everything away.
- Whole-heartedn ess is a precious gift, but no one can actually give it to you. You have to find the path that has heart and…
- Share the wealth. Be generous with your joy. Give away what you most want. Be generous with your insights and delights.
- We give it up and just look directly with compassion and humor at who we are. Then loneliness is no threat and heartache, no punishment.
- The most difficult times for many of us are the ones we give ourselves.
- People get into a heavy-duty sin and guilt trip, feeling that if things are going wrong, that means that they did something bad and they…
- Without giving up hope—that there’s somewhere better to be, that there’s someone better to be—we will never relax with where we are or who we…
More Giving Quotes
- Dedicate yourself to the good you deserve and desire for yourself. Give yourself peace of mind. You deserve to be happy. You… — Hannah Arendt
- I do think the heart can balance out the mind, if your heart is in a good place it can give you… — Alexis Arguello
- I love the idea of anthropomorphizing machines. I love the idea of taking technology and giving it a personality. — J. J. Abrams
- Most people would rather give than get affection. — Aristotle
- The wise man does not expose himself needlessly to danger, since there are few things for which he cares sufficiently; but he… — Aristotle
- I don't want to do business with those who don't make a profit, because they can't give the best service. — Richard Bach
- Religious people often prefer to be right rather than compassionate. Often, they don't want to give up their egotism. They want their… — Karen Armstrong
- Yet, so far from laboring to know the forbidden tree of worldly pleasures and its various fruits, man gives himself up to… — Johann Arndt
- Give yourself something to work toward - constantly. — Mary Kay Ash
- From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life. — Arthur Ashe
- A subtle thought that is in error may yet give rise to fruitful inquiry that can establish truths of great value. — Isaac Asimov
- For it is in giving that we receive. — Francis of Assisi