Quote by Jack Kornfield

When we come into the present, we begin to feel the life around us again, but we also encounter whatever we have been avoiding. We must have the courage to face whatever is present -- our pain, our desires, our grief, our loss, our secret hopes our love -- everything that moves us most deeply.

When we come into the present, we begin to feel the life aro

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This quote emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment. By fully immersing ourselves in the present, we can truly experience and connect with the world around us. However, this also means confronting the aspects of life that we may have been avoiding or suppressing. It requires courage to acknowledge and face our pain, desires, grief, loss, hopes, and love, as these emotions and experiences are the ones that deeply impact us. Only by embracing and engaging with these aspects can we truly live and experience life to the fullest.

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