582 Quotes by Sharon Salzberg

Without equanimity, we might give love to others only in an effort to bridge the inevitable and healthy space that always exists between two people.

Letting go is an inside job, something only we can do for ourselves.

With mindfulness, loving kindness, and self-compassion, we can begin to let go of our expectations about how life and those we love should be.

We cannot simply forgive and forget, nor should we.

The overarching practice of letting go is also one of gaining resilience and insight.

Letting go is actually a healthy foundation upon which we can open up to real love—to giving, receiving, and experiencing it authentically and organically.

It is a state of peace to be able to accept things as they are. This is to be at home in our own lives. We see that this universe is much too big to hold on to, but it is the perfect size for letting go. Our hearts and minds become that big, and we can actually let go. This is the gift of equanimity.

Only when we start to distinguish reality from fantasy that we can humbly, with eyes wide open, forge loving and sustainable connections with others.

The first step toward feeling compassion for others is to set the intention to try it out.