Deep down in the human spirit there is a reservoir of courage. It is always available, always waiting to be discovered.
In the last years of his life, Chögyam Trungpa taught unceasingly on the very real possibility of creating enlightened society - society where individuals cultivated unconditional friendliness for themselves and unconditional caring for others. It is true that when we try to do either of these things, we find that it is not so easy. The resistance to accepting ourselves and to putting others' welfare first is surprisingly strong. Nevertheless, he spoke with enthusiasm and confidence about our remarkable capacity for bravery, for open-mindedness, for tenderness - our remarkable capacity to be spiritual warriors, fearless men and women who can help to heal the sorrows of the world.
Pema Chödrön, Taking the Leap:
Freeing Ourselves from Old Habits and Fears
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