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Jack Kornfield says to discover how sexuality can be connected to the heart…

To pay attention in this way allows us, as laypeople, to discover how sexuality can be connected to the heart and how it can be an expression of love, caring, and genuine intimacy. We have almost all been fools at … Continue reading

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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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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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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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Jack Kornfield says peace comes when our hearts are…

“If you put a spoonful of salt in a cup of water it tastes very salty. If you put a spoonful of salt in a lake of fresh water the taste is still pure and clear. Peace comes when our … Continue reading

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Jack Kornfield says wisdom says we are nothing…

“Wisdom says we are nothing. Love says we are everything. Between these two our life flows.” – Jack Kornfield

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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.” – Jack Kornfield, A Path with Heart: … Continue reading

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