Pema Chodron Messages

We work on ourselves in order to help others, but also we help others in order to work on ourselves.

It's a transformative experience to simply pause instead of immediately filling up space.

I can't overestimate the importance of accepting ourselves exactly as we are right now, not as we wish we were or think we ought to be.

Our true nature is like a precious jewel: although it may be temporarily buried in mud, it remains completely brilliant and unaffected. We simply have to uncover it.

The truth you believe and cling to makes you unavailable to hear anything new.

Never give up on yourself. Then you will never give up on others.

Each time you stay present with fear and uncertainty, you're letting go of a habitual way of finding security and comfort.

Sticking with that uncertainty, getting the knack of relaxing in the midst of chaos, learning not to panic-this is the spiritual path.

All the wars, all the hatred, all the ignorance in the world come out of being so invested in our opinions.

Every moment is unique, unknown, completely fresh.