Tag Archives: Pema Chodron
Pause and breath before proceeding
Pema Chodron Emotional reactivity starts as a tightening. There’s the familiar tug and before we know it, we’re pulled along. In just a few seconds, we go from being slightly miffed to completely out of control. Nevertheless, we have the … Continue reading
The power of compassionately recognizing what’s going on
Pema Chodron Awareness is the key. Do we see the stories that we’re telling ourselves and question their validity? When we are distracted by strong emotion, do we remember that it is our path? Can we feel the emotion and … Continue reading
We have already what we need
This is a work in progress, a process of uncovering our natural openness, uncovering our natural intelligence and warmth. I have discovered, just as my teachers always told me, that we already have what we need. The wisdom, the strength, the confidence, the awakened heart and mind are always accessible, here, now, always. We are just uncovering them. Continue reading
It’s good news when we reach our limits
Pema Chodron The most precious opportunity presents itself when we come to the place where we think we can’t handle whatever is happening. Meditation is an invitation to notice when we reach our limit and to not get carried away … Continue reading
We already have exactly what we need
Pema Chödrön It’s probably good to think of the ground of renunciation as being our good old selves, our basic decency and sense of humor. In Buddhist teachings, as well as in the teachings of many other contemplative or mystical … Continue reading
Natural Openess is always available
Pema Chödron Basic wakefulness, natural openness, is always available. This openness is not something that needs to be manufactured. When we pause, when we touch the energy of the moment, when we slow down and allow a gap, self-existing openness … Continue reading
