Meditation is actually a very simple exercise in resting in the natural state of your present mind, and allowing yourself to be simply and clearly pr…

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Happiness and unhappiness are not primarily created by the material world or the physical body. First and foremost, they are decisions of the mind.

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All that we are looking for in life - all the happiness, contentment, and peace of mind - is right here in the present moment.

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If you're determined to think of yourself as limited, fearful, vulnerable, or scarred by past experience, know only that you have chosen to do so. Th…

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Simply notice that you're aware. At any given moment, you can choose to follow the chain of thoughts, emotions, and sensations that reinforce a perce…

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If we could see the whole truth of any situation, our only response would be one of compassion.

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In parting, I would like to give you one small piece of advice to keep in your heart. You may have heard me say this before, but it is the key point …

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If you don’t try to stop whatever is going on in your mind, but merely observe it, eventually you’ll begin to feel a tremendous sense of relaxation, …

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The opportunity to experience yourself differently is always available.

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