Don't you notice that there are particular moments when you are naturally inspired to introspection? Work with them gently, for these are the moments when you can go through a powerful experience, and your whole worldview can change quickly.

Sogyal Rinpoche
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When we were children, our parents would always tell us not to play with matches. Now I know why. The older we get, the more we notice that there are particular moments when we are naturally inspired to introspection. Work with them gently, for these are the moments when you can go through a powerful experience, and your whole worldview can change quickly. So think of these moments and use them wisely.

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