At the beginning of every winter people are careful to install storm windows. These extra panes of glass protect their houses against the bitter winds. We do something very similar to protect our minds through the practice of meditation. – Eknath Easwaran
Through meditation and by giving full attention to one thing at a time, we can learn to direct attention where we choose. – Eknath Easwaran
It takes a lot of experience of life to see why some relationships last and others do not. But we do not have to wait for a crisis to get an idea of the future of a particular relationship. Our behavior in little every incidents tells us a great deal. – Eknath Easwaran
Patience cant be acquired overnight. It is just like building up a muscle. Every day you need to work on it. – Eknath Easwaran
For me, just being how old I am, I know I dont want to be a single mom. I really would rather make it a two-person job. But Ive also come to terms with not being a mother at all. Im actually really good with either direction that my life can take as being a valid experience. – Lisa Edelstein