Your distance from your partner is the distance from your heart. The things that make relationships difficult are some of the most precious aspects to us. Stephen Levine More Quotes by Stephen Levine More Quotes From Stephen Levine We are so numb we don't even know what a direct experience is. We have an experience, then we think about it and we think the thinking about it is the experience. Stephen Levine numb knows thinking God is not someone or something separate but is the suchness in each moment, the underlying reality. Stephen Levine moments reality Gratitude is the state of mind of thankfulness. As it is cultivated, we experience an increase in our "sympathetic joy," our happiness at another's happiness. Just as in the cultivation of compassion, we may feel the pain of others, so we may begin to feel their joy as well. And it doesn't stop there. Stephen Levine gratitude pain compassion Healing is bringing mercy and Awareness into that which we have held in judgment and fear. Stephen Levine judgment awareness healing We've all been should upon enough. Stephen Levine enough should There is nothing to do but be. Stephen Levine Oxygen plays a pivotal role in the proper functioning of the immune system. We can look at oxygen deficiency as the single greatest cause of all diseases. Stephen Levine oxygen roles play Forgiveness is mental floss! Build the capacity to forgive slowly - start with little unkind acts, otherwise you'll sabotage yourself. When we forgive, we forgive the actor, not the action. Stephen Levine forgiving actors littles What is it like after you die? Just like it was before you were born. Stephen Levine born dies I have seem even those who have long since abjured God die in grace. . . . Atheists don't use their drying to bargain for a better seat at the table; indeed they may not even believe supper is being served. They are not storing up 'merit.'; They just smile because their heart is ripe. They are kind for no particular reason; they just love. Stephen Levine atheist heart believe I have seen many die, surrounded by loved ones, and their last words were ‘I love you.’ There were some who could no longer speak yet with their eyes and soft smile left behind that same healing message. I have been in rooms where those who were dying made it feel like sacred ground. (26) Stephen Levine eye healing love-you The mind creates the abyss. The heart crosses over it. Love is the bridge. Stephen Levine bridges heart love-is There is a delicate balance that we need to honor as we try to find meaning in any event or state of mind: Many people confuse finding meaning with finding a reason, putting our finger on something or someone for blame. Stephen Levine honor inspirational people Clearly, all fear has an element of resistance and a leaning away from the moment. Its dynamic is not unlike that of strong desire except that fear leans backward into the last safe moment while desire leans forward toward the next possibility of satisfaction. Each lacks presence. (29) Stephen Levine strong fear desire Meditation isn't to disappear into the light. Meditation is to see all of what we are. Stephen Levine disappear light meditation If you want the other person more than anything else in the world, you're in major trouble and the relationship is a wobbly pivot. It's different if the thing you want most in the world is truth, and your partner is the person you want most in the world. Stephen Levine different want world I have never lived a life so much larger than death. (93) Stephen Levine If sequestered pain made a sound, the atmosphere would be humming all the time. Stephen Levine atmosphere pain inspirational Whatever prepares you for death enhances life. Stephen Levine It doesn't matter how long you forget, only how soon you remember! Stephen Levine matter remember long
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