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Clear Sailing
I remember when I first arrived at my teacher Ajahn Chah’s monastery, he looked at me and said, “I hope you’re not afraid of suffering.” I replied, “What do you mean? I came here to meditate and find inner peace and happiness.” He explained, “There are two kinds of suffering — the suffering we run from because we are unwilling to face the truth of life, and the suffering that comes when we’re willing to stop running from the sorrows and difficulties of the world. The second kind of suffering will lead you to freedom. (excerpt “Bringing Home the Dharma”)
May you have the strength and courage not only to face your suffering, but to also embrace the opportunities for love, laughter and compassion that are near you every day.
~ Jack Kornfield
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We have been programmed to live in a fearful vibration. Why? Because a fearful person is obedient. Fear is a weapon that can be used to control the mind. A conscious person leans into their fear and discomfort. They question things. They challenge things and don’t blindly believe what they are told. As you awaken and walk this path, you will feel isolated at times, but please know you are not alone.
— Andrea Jackson
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If the path before you is clear, you’re probably on someone else’s.
