Compassion Quote by Sharon Salzberg

“As we practice meditation we are bringing forth ease, presence, compassion, wisdom & trust.”

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Some things hurt, you know, and there's pain. But we magnify the suffering of it often, I think, by our reactions.

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“How we traverse the space between us when conflict arises has a profound effect on the health and longevity of our relationships.”

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“Even when we do our very best to treat those close to us with utmost respect and understanding, conflict happens. That’s life. That’s human…

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“Loving ourselves calls us to give up the illusion that we can control everything and focuses us on building our inner resource of resilience.”

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In order to do anything about the suffering of the world we must have the strength to face it without turning away.

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“When we believe a wounding story, our whole world is diminished.”

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“The paradigm for our relationships is formed from our earliest experiences and is actually hardwired into our neurological and emotional network.”

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Vulnerability in the face of constant change is what we share, whatever our present condition.

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“Asking questions is an opportunity for creativity and personal expression, both for the person asking and the person answering.”

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Compassion isn't morose; it's something replenishing and opening; that's why it makes us happy.

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“When we open our hearts to the breadth of our experiences, we learn to tune into our needs, unique perceptions, thoughts & feelings”

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“As we explore new ways of loving and being loved by others, we need to equip ourselves with open, pliant minds; we need to…

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Half the misery of human life might be extinguished if men would alleviate the general curse they lie under by mutual offices of compassion,…

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“I fight with love and kindness as my weapons and compassion as my defense.”

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I really enjoy making people laugh; I've discovered that's a great technique. That's as powerful as stirring their sorrow, stirring their compassion, because that…

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“If you refuse to use physical force, then you will be at the mercy of your oppressor!”

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For some reason, we are truly convinced that if we criticize ourselves, the criticism will lead to change. If we are harsh, we believe…

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I could not have slept tonight if I had left that helpless little creature to perish on the ground.

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We are puzzled and bewildered whenever we see suffering in this world because we have become accustomed to the mercy and the long-suffering of…

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“Helpers in every corner, helpers in every hood. That's how we'll make the move, to reform from rude.”

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There are a number of qualities which are important for mental peace, but from the little experience I have, I believe that one of…

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May the gods have mercy on whoever pisses them off, because Zarek and Jericho will have none for them. (Madoc) You’d better be glad…

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When you need empathy, you cannot give empathy.

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But victimhood was seductive, a release from responsibility and caring. Fear would be transmuted into weary resignation; failure would no longer generate guilt but,…

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