The journey of awakening is one of continually coming up against big challenges

and then learning how to soften and open.

You soften and open and feel compassion

for your predicament and the whole human condition.

~Pema Chodron

what I wish for reminds me to love well….

inquiry for today~ what do you feel so deeply today?

find your own way…

Remember the Buddha’s counsel,
“Hatred never ends by hatred but by love alone is healed.
This is the ancient and eternal law.”

The human heart has freedom in itself to choose love, dignity and respect.
In every circumstance, embody respect and cultivate compassion for all.

Let yourself become a beacon of Dharma.
Amidst the changes, shine with courage and trust.
Practice equanimity and steadiness.

This is your world. Plant seeds of goodness
and water them everywhere.

Then blessings will grow for yourself and for all.

~Jack Kornfield