Awakening Quote by Pema Chodron

When I'm feeling confused by my awakening process, that usually means I'm on the right track.

— Samiyam

Stop all delays, all seeking and all striving. Put down your concepts, ideas and beliefs. For one instant be still and directly encounter the…

— Adyashanti

The discipline which I have imparted to you will lead you when I am gone. Practice mindfulness diligently, to attain the goal of awakening.

— Gautama Buddha

You will reach a point where you can finally go for an hour, or a day, or a week without painful reminders of absence…

— Karen Katafiasz

The next time you find yourself in some way trying desperately to land safely, your compassion might be what finally gives you the courage…

— Tara Brach

To stay with that shakiness-to stay with a broken heart, with a rumbling stomach, with the feeling of hopelessness and wanting to get revenge-that…

— Pema Chodron

“When we find ourselves in a midlife depression, suddenly hate our spouse, our jobs, our lives – we can be sure that the unlived…

— Anonymous

“Push yourself to the brink of exhaustion into the crossroads of excitement and anxiety. Embrace the risks taken, and never acknowledge the shadows of…

— Carl Henegan

Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself. I mean, do not be disturbed because of your imperfections, and always rise up bravely…

— Saint Francis de Sales

Continued work and application form my soul's nourishment. So soon as I commenced to rest and relax I should cease to live.

— Petrarch

I feel I've lived so long, and went through so much, that all I want is calm and rest.

— Moshe Dayan

My focus is on always trying to treat the inevitable highs and lows of life with the same blissful, calm energy.

— Kordell Stewart