The week in review

Awakening ... with the help of Pema Chodron's When Things Fall Apart

"Basically, life has just nailed us." p. 13

Compassionate

Discovery of...

Egolessness: Energy pierces us to the heart, and it opens up." p.16

Gentle Groundlessness

"Invitation to notice...not get carried away by hope and fear." p. 13

Knack of Kindness p. 29?

Lighten up and Loosen our grip. p. 18

Maitri: sanskrit word for loving-kindness

Opportunity to Open up or shut down p. 12 "Out of nowhere, we stop struggling and relax." p. 17

Problems become assets

"Quite nice, sometimes walking along with someone, without talking." P.S. I Love You

Reconnect with our true nature "Reaching our limit is like finding a doorway to sanity." p. 16

Svātantrya from the Sanskrit, sva meaning self and tantram meaning dependence ('self-dependency', or 'free will') is the Kashmir Shaivism concept of divine sovereignty.

This very moment is the perfect teacher.

"Unfathomable, ordinary everyday lives." p. 17

Vipassana (Basic) Meditation with Tara Brach

eXaggerated sense of there being nowhere to hide.

"You cannot transmit wisdom and insight to another person. The seed is already there. A good teacher touches the seed, allowing it to wake up, to sprout, and to grow." ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

Zite: catching up on a few articles :)