No blame, no reasoning, no argument, just understanding. If you understand, and you show that you understand, you can love, and the situation will ch… - Thích Nhất Hạnh

Without suffering, there's no happiness. So we shouldn't discriminate against the mud. We have to learn how to embrace and cradle our own suffering and the suffering of the world, with a lot of tenderness.

Be in touch with what is wondrous, refreshing, and healing, both inside and around yourself.

"If you feel irritation or depression or despair, recognize their presence and practice this mantra: "Dear one, I am here for you." You should talk to your depression or your anger as you would to a child. You embrace it tenderly with the energy of mindfulness and say, "Dear one, I know you are there, and I am going to take care of you," just as you would with your crying baby."