582 Quotes by Sharon Salzberg

Letting go of the belief that we’re powerless to help relieve our own suffering enhances our ability not only to heal but also to genuinely love and receive the love of others.

When we can step back even briefly from our hurt, sorrow, and anger, when we put our faith in the possibility of change, we create the possibility for non-judgmental inquiry that aims for healing rather than victory.

Healing comes in many ways, and no one formula fits all.

Forgiveness can be bittersweet. It contains the sweetness of the release of a story that has caused us pain, but also the poignant reminder that even our dearest relationships change over the course of a lifetime.

For any marginalized group to change the story that society tells about them takes courage and perseverance.

The practice of loving-kindness is about cultivating love as a trans-formative strength,

Forgiveness is a process, an admittedly difficult one that often can feel like a rigorous spiritual practice.

Mindfulness helps us see the addictive aspect of self-criticism— a repetitive cycle of flaying ourselves again and again, feeling the pain anew.

When emotions are long held and extremely complex, it sometimes takes years for them to enter fully into awareness.