The nature of the mind is like the sky, and our thoughts, emotions, and experiences are like clouds passing through it.

The deepest form of happiness comes from discovering the natural peace of our own awareness.

Real freedom is not about controlling our experience, but about being free within our experience.

Every moment of confusion is also a moment of wisdom, if we can learn to recognize it.

Our true nature is like a diamond - pure, brilliant, and indestructible. No matter how much dirt covers it, its essential nature remains unchanged.

Panic, anxiety, and stress are not obstacles to the practice. They are the path to wisdom and compassion.

The path is not about moving from one place to another. It's about recognizing where we already are.

Panic is a gateway to wisdom. When we learn to stay present with our panic, it becomes our teacher.

Our emotions are like waves in the ocean. We can't stop the waves, but we can learn to surf.

Each breath is a new beginning, a fresh opportunity to awaken.

Awareness is the basis, or what you might call the "support," of the mind. It is steady and unchanging, like the pole to which the flag of ordinary consciousness is attached.

The more we understand our mind, the more we understand the world.

Compassion is not just about being kind to others. It's about being kind to ourselves as well.

In meditation, we're not trying to get rid of thoughts but to recognize their true nature.

Anxiety and excitement are the same emotion. The only difference is our attitude toward the experience.

The purpose of meditation is not to create a new state of mind, but to recognize what is already present.

True happiness is not about getting rid of all our problems, but about changing our relationship to them.

The goal of meditation is not to achieve a blank mind, but to gain insight into the nature of mind itself.

The practice of meditation is like learning to play an instrument - it takes patience, regular practice, and a gentle touch.

Awareness is always with us. We don't need to create it or achieve it - we just need to recognize what's already there.