Sylvia Boorstein

“Paying attention with a single focus produces particular qualities in the mind. Especially important is a sense of ease, balance, relaxation- a state traditional (Buddhist) texts call ‘malleability of mind'”.

“Concentration practice strengthens an softens the mind.”

When disaster strikes i know I won’t crumble. “I won’t be irrevocably shattered.’

“…the very practice itself deconditions the mind from its habitual pattern of running from discomfort… practicing remaining calm and alert through the whole range of body and mind states that present themselves- all the while not doing anything to change experience but rather discovering that experience is bearable.”

This helped me through days when I still had skin allergies. Before I discovered how effective Virgin Coconut Oil as an ointment to stop the itch.

“When the heart is noncombative, when it is peaceful- which only happens when it is loving – the mind is clear. Wisdom prevails. we understand painful things happen because that’s the way life is. Complete God love, clear mind allows us to forgive life. The possibility of steadfast loving allows life- whatever its particulars- to always remain a gift.