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Relationship Quotes by Pema Chodron
- Usually we regard loneliness as an enemy. Heartache is not something we choose to invite in. It's restless and pregnant and hot with the desire…
- A thoroughly good relationship with ourselves results in being still, which doesn't mean we don't run and jump and dance about. It means there's no…
- Patience has nothing to do with suppression. In fact, it has everything to do with a gentle, honest relationship with yourself.
- Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It’s a relationship between equals.
- 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…
- Meditation takes us just as we are, with our confusion and our sanity. This complete acceptance of ourselves as we are is called maitri, or…
- Well, it starts with being willing to feel what we are going through. It starts with being willing to have a compassionate relationship with the…
- Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can…
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