Quotes From Classes

“A bell of mindfulness, whether it is an actual bell or something else, is a wonderful reminder to come back to ourselves, to come back to life here in the present moment...Every one of us has the capacity for compassionate, clear, understanding nature—within us...In my tradition, every time we hear the bell, we pause. We stop moving, talking, and thinking, and we listen to the voice of the heart. We don’t say that we ‘hit the bell’ or ‘strike the bell.’ Rather, we say we ‘invite the bell’ to sound...Its sound is gentle but very powerful. When you hear the sound of the bell, take the opportunity to come home to yourself and enjoy your breathing. Take a few moments to inhale and exhale deeply and touch a little happiness..”