Most of us have spent our lives caught up in plans, expectations, ambitions for the future; in regrets, guilt or shame about the past. To come into the present is to stop the war.
Jack KornfieldRead
To live life is to make a succession of errors. Understanding this can bring us great ease and forgiveness for ourselves and others.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Life involves making mistakes, and embracing this fact allows for self-acceptance and compassion towards others.
This quote by Jack Kornfield emphasizes the idea that making mistakes is an inherent part of the human experience. By acknowledging that life is a series of errors, we can cultivate a sense of ease and forgiveness, both for ourselves and for others, ultimately fostering a more compassionate outlook on life.
Themes
LifeErrorsForgivenessCompassionAcceptance
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about resilience, emphasize the importance of learning from our mistakes.
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The questions asked at the end of lie are very simple ones: Did I love well? Did I love the people around me, my community, the earth, in a deep way? And perhaps, Did I live fully? Did I offer myself to life?
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