Kyle

“Awake. Be the witness of your thoughts. You are what observes, not what you observe” - Siddhartha Gautama”
― John Baskin, Buddhism: 50 Buddhist Teachings for Happiness, Spiritual Healing and Enlightenment

“The purpose of Buddhism is not to convert people. It is to give them tools so they can create greater happiness. So they can be happier Catholics, happier atheists, happier Buddhists.”
― David Michie, The Dalai Lama's Cat

“Buddhist writings (including this book) can be likened to a raft. A raft is a very handy thing to carry you across the water, from one shore to another. But once you’ve reached the other shore, you no longer need the raft. Indeed, if you wish to continue your journey beyond the shore, you must leave the raft behind. Our problem is that we tend to fall in love with the raft.”
― Steve Hagen, Buddhism Plain and Simple: The Practice of Being Aware Right Now, Every Day

“Our emotional reactions depend on the story we tell ourselves, the running commentary in the mind that interprets the data we receive through our senses.”
― Mark Williams, The Mindful Way through Depression: Freeing Yourself from Chronic Unhappiness