We Cannot Will Ourselves To Greatness

To be like … great masters, we cannot simply will ourselves to be like them.

We need to cultivate the qualities they possess.

To cultivate the qualities of compassion, wisdom, and dignity, we need to check our motivation and make aspirations.

Motivation is like a mirror- it reflects your present intention.

Aspiration is like a doorway to the future- it ushers you to the results you wish to achieve.

Without motivation, you cannot even start on the path; without aspiration, it would be difficult to reach the results.’

– Phakchok Rinpoche and Sophie Wu

Why You Can’t Find Worth In Others

‘It’s impossible to truly accept others when you have serious doubts about yourself. … You can give only what you have to give. If you don’t have self-esteem, you can’t find worth in others. The same is true for love, compassion, and forgiveness. All will be yours to give once you apply them to yourself.’- Deepak Chopra