Suffering usually relates to wanting things to be different... - Allan Lokos, Pocket Peace: Effective Practices for Enlightened Living

"The erruption of feelings & emotions that follows a near-death exerience, or any event that causes us to stop & look deeply at the reality of our lives, is ripe with the potential for insight & clarity."

"The practice of lovingkindness can uplift us & relieve sorrow & unhappiness."

"When we are aware of our weaknesses or negative tendencies, we open the opportunity to work on them."

"We train the mind so that we can enjoy greater peace, happiness, wisdom & equanimity."

"Patience is the direct antithesis of anger."