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I will love myself as long as I never make a mistake.

Sharon Salzberg

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Sharon Salzberg
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: August 5
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New York City
New York
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Metta sees truly that our integrity is inviolate, no matter what our life situation may be. We do not need to fear anything. We are whole: our deepest happiness is intrinsic to the nature of our minds, and it is not damaged through uncertainty and change.
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I've spent quite a bit of my life as a meditation teacher and writer commending the strengths of love and compassion.
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The meditation traditions I started and have continued practicing have all emphasized inclusivity: anyone can do this who is interested.
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