Elizabeth Lesser Quotes

I know that if we allow ourselves into the gridlock of tribalism, we’re in trouble.

One does not practice meditation to become a great meditator. We meditate to wake up and live, to become skilled at the art of living.

I recommend learning how to come into the presence of stillness and vastness. Learn any form of meditation. Spend twenty minutes every day if possible, in meditation, listening to the crazy monkey mind inside you, and learning how to still the thoughts and discover that big, deep soulful part of yourself.

The soul is the river of energy that animates who we are.

I would say to women, always question what you’re empowering yourself for and what are you claiming power for.

It is the acceptance of death that has finally allowed me to choose life.

Adversity is a natural part of being human. It is the height of arrogance to prescribe a moral code or health regimen or spiritual practice as an amulet to keep things from falling apart.

I accept that life is uncertain–that the goal is not to become more certain about anything but to relax more into the mystery of not knowing what will come next. And then, miracle of miracles, out there in the deep and uncertain water, I come into a peaceful knowing–a faithful wisdom that surpasses control and certainty.

The part of me that is both a spiritual seeker and a social activist meet in this understanding of enlightened power coming from a deep, genuine well within each person.

Your path is your own, but you must walk side by side with others, with compassion and generosity as your beacons. If anything is required it is this: fearlessness in your examination of life and death; Willingness to continually grow; and openness to the possibility that the ordinary is extraordinary, and that your joys and your sorrows have meaning and mystery

We need each other’s ideas. Now, I’m not talking about racist ideas or misogynistic ideas or cruel or criminal ideas. I’m talking about most of us who have very varied experiences, needs and ideas. It’s really about believing that it’s an important part of healing America.

It’s not always about survival, this life we are given; it’s usually so much easier than that. It’s about trusting the eternal life force that is flowing within us-letting that force lead the way through all of the inevitable changes we will face across the span of our time here on Earth.