If, however, we are preoccupied with the fear and despair in us, we can’t help remove the suffering of others.

transform our suffering into understanding, compassion, and joy for ourselves and for others.

understanding eases our pain and helps us transform it into compassion.

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.

A small portion of happiness is a kind of soup. With a few ingredients, an open mind, and a little resourcefulness, we can make a moment of happiness for ourselves and for the person next to us.

To stay in the present moment takes concentration. Worries and anxiety about the future are always there, ready to take us away. We can see them, acknowledge them, and use our concentration to return to the present moment.

It’s actually very pleasant to die, which is also to live.

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

Recognizing the tension, the pain, the stress in our body, we can bathe it in our mindful awareness, and that is the beginning of healing.