Accepting Quote by Chogyam Trungpa
“In order to develop love - universal love, cosmic love, whatever you would like to call it one must accept the whole situation of life as it is, both the light and the dark, the good and the bad. One must open oneself to life, communicate with it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior, Chogyam Trungpa, 1984
Accepting all aspects of life, both light and dark, enables the development of universal love and deeper connection to existence.
In simple terms: Accept everything to grow love.
Key Takeaway
Embrace both light and dark.
Themes
acceptance
love
spirituality
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- relationship building
- spiritual practice
- meditation
Key Concepts
wholeness
cosmic love
faith
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance acceptance of darkness with cultivating love?
- What practices help you open to life?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue that focusing on negativity can hinder love.
![“If you look into the mirror, you see that [every part of you] belongs there and you belong there, as you are. You begin to realize that you have a perfect right to be in this universe, to be this way, and you see that there is a basic hospitality that this world provides to you. You have looked…” quote by Chogyam Trungpa](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/17c/chogyam-trungpa-1373_apologizing_if-you-look-into-the-mirror-you-see-that_86412.jpg)
