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“Compassion is often confused with pity. But when we pity someone, we see ourselves in a superior position. The immeasurable attitude of compassion arises from the recognition of our shared humanity.”

Wisdom Humanity Growth Compassion Strength Equality Pity Immeasurable Attitude

Book:The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life: The Essence of Mindfulness

Source: The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life: The Essence of Mindfulness

“If we can remember the difference between the temporary ups and downs of life and the authentic joy that comes from a meaningful life, we can have less attachment to having things go our way and be able to respond to life in ways that truly bring about genuine happiness in our lives.”

Joy Attachment Meaningful Life Resiliency Genuine Happiness

Book:The Essential Guidebook to Mindfulness in Recovery: The Essence of Mindfulness

Source: The Essential Guidebook to Mindfulness in Recovery: The Essence of Mindfulness

“If we recognized the value in others and treated them as valuable, how do you think our interactions would be different?”

Compassion Recovery Loving Kindness

Book:The Essential Guidebook to Mindfulness in Recovery: The Essence of Mindfulness

Source: The Essential Guidebook to Mindfulness in Recovery: The Essence of Mindfulness

“When we love someone, we want them to be truly happy; we don't have an attachment to them making us feel happy.”

Love Happiness True Love Attachment

Book:The Essential Guidebook to Mindfulness in Recovery: The Essence of Mindfulness

Source: The Essential Guidebook to Mindfulness in Recovery: The Essence of Mindfulness

“There is no inner peace found in taking care of me and mine. It is present in attending to the needs of we and ours.”

Needs Helping Community Kindness Inner Peace

Author:John Bruna

“Patience is an action and a skill to be cultivated. It actually solves more problems than most other actions.”

Mindfulness Patience Problem Solving

Book:The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life: The Essence of Mindfulness

Source: The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life: The Essence of Mindfulness

“Remember, everyone you meet is really trying to do the best they can. No one woke up today and intentionally decided to be mean, difficult, or unreasonable - including you.”

Humanity Kindness Acceptance Difficulty Patience

Author:John Bruna

“Patience is an action and a skill to be cultivated. It actually solves more problems that most other actions.”

Wisdom Action Mindfulness Patience Problems

Author:John Bruna

“Wise acceptance does not mean we like the situation; it means we have stopped denying it, have stopped being victims of it, have stopped blaming others for it, and are now prepared to improve it.”

Wisdom Acceptance Empowerment Blame Resilience Equanimity

Author:John Bruna

“The only thing that separates the person you are from the person you want to be are the actions you take.”

Action Choices Opportunity Growth Empowerment Improvement Potential

Author:John Bruna

“When we forgive others, we give ourselves permission to let go of our own suffering.”

Suffering Healing Forgiveness Empowerment Permission

Author:John Bruna

“Every thought, word, and action plants seeds in the garden of your life. Are you planting seeds of love, compassion, peace, or those of anger, resentment and dissatisfaction? Choose wisely and tend your garden well.”

Inspirational Peace Compassion Mindfulness Thoughts Anger

Author:John Bruna

“When we try to do our best, we have an opportunity not only to improve the quality of our lives but also to improve the world. Our actions have ripples beyond our ability to measure.”

Self Improvement Making A Difference Meaningful Life Doing Our Best

Book:The Essential Guidebook to Mindfulness in Recovery: The Essence of Mindfulness

Source: The Essential Guidebook to Mindfulness in Recovery: The Essence of Mindfulness

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