No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering

If we pay attention only to the negative things in us, especially the suffering of past hurts, we are wallowing in our sorrows and not getting any positive nourishment. We can practice appropriate attention, watering the wholesome qualities in us by touching the positive things that are always available inside and around us. That is good food for o

The more we learn about the art of suffering well, the less suffering there will be in the world.

Sitting and walking mindfully, you direct your attention to the causes underlying the other person’s behavior.

The way to go home without fear of being overwhelmed by the pain is by practicing mindful walking or mindful breathing to generate the energy of mindfulness. Fortified with that energy, we recognize the painful feeling inside and embrace it tenderly. We lullaby the crying baby.

We have eyes. We can see the beautiful sky above us, but we often don’t appreciate what we have.

with mindfulness you can touch the many conditions of happiness and joy that are already available. You are a real artist. You know how to create joy and happiness any time you want.

One of the biggest cows that we have is our narrow idea of happiness. You may suffer just because of your idea; and you continue to suffer until, one day, you are capable of releasing the idea and right away you feel happy.

“Good morning, my pain, my sorrow, my fear. I see you. I am here. Don’t worry.”

Breathing in, I know suffering is there. Breathing out, I say hello to my suffering.