Category Archives: Quotes

Jack Kornfield says we must look at ourselves over and over again in order to learn to love…

“We must look at ourselves over and over again in order to learn to love, to discover what has kept our hearts closed, and what it means to allow our hearts to open. When attachment arises in the place of … Continue reading

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Torquato Tasso says love is when he gives you a piece of your soul…

“Love is when he gives you a piece of your soul, that you never knew was missing.” – Torquato Tasso

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Jack Kornfield says the basic principle of spiritual life…

“The basic principle of spiritual life is that our problems become the very place to discover wisdom and love.” – Jack Kornfield

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Paul Tillich says the first duty of love…

“The first duty of love is to listen.” – Paul Tillich

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Krishna Das says love is what we are…

“Love is what we are; we don’t get it from somebody, we can’t give it to anybody, we can’t fall in it or fall out of it. Love is our true Being.” – Krishna Das

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Krishna Das says we have to learn to love people even if….

“We have to learn to love people even if they are not giving you what you want… and then not take it personally. If you feel hurt, you have to recognize that they are not hurting you because you are … Continue reading

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Jack Kornfield says we can love and care for others but we cannot…

“Peace requires us to surrender our illusions of control. We can love and care for others but we cannot possess our children, lovers, family, or friends. We can assist them, pray for them, and wish them well, yet in the … Continue reading

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