Meditation is essentially training our attention so that we can be more aware — not only of our own inner workings but also of what’s happening aroun… - Sharon Salzberg

Training attention through meditation opens our eyes.

The Buddha actually described at some length what he meant by being a good friend in the world. He talked about a good friend as someone who is constant in our times of happiness and also in our times of adversity or unhappiness. A friend will not forsake us when we are in trouble nor rejoice in our misfortune. The Buddha described a true friend as being a helper, someone who will protect us when we are unable to take care of ourselves, who will be a refuge to us when we are afraid.

In those moments when we realize how much we cannot control, we can learn to let go.

In order to do anything about the suffering of the world we must have the strength to face it without turning away.