These two really spoke to me. And the thought on meditating,that even 30 seconds is ok :) Thanks for sharing!!
11. Suffering is the result of clinging. (This so applies to my recently ended romantic relationship....I suffered because I kept clinging to the thought he would take care of me and that we would be together & be there for eachother. Once I let go of clinging to that expectation, the pain stopped.)
Yesterday, we took a bus to Cali, Colombia. We were told it would take five hours. After eight hours had passed, I was hungry, tired, annoyed with the horrendous movies being shown in rapid succession on the bus and tearfully frustrated. I was clinging to my expectation that the trip would be five hours long. My young daughter, on the other hand, was just fine. She had no expectations. Whenever I cling, I suffer. So I strive not to cling.
13. Friendship is the highest form of love. (This is so me, and I need to remind myself I have some wonderful lovers in my life -- my dear friends)
This teaching came from Osho. When I read that sentence, it stopped me in my tracks. It rang so true. Though at the time I struggled with romantic love, I have typically flourished in friendships. True friendship is founded on trust and respect. The best marriages are founded on genuine friendship.