If we only practice compassion at the mind level, we run a great risk of our compassion being just talk. As we know, talk is cheap. To develop true compassion we have to put our money where our mouth is.
Pain and joy are like light and darkness; they are two sides of the same medal. They are interdependent and inseparably connected to each other.
All ups and downs help you to find a balance in your being. No more ups and downs, but bliss, joy, silence and gratitude.
The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts.
A man, who realises the potential of his mind by means of introspection and contemplation, does not lack self-confidence. He has control over his mind and he is able to realise its full potential.

