Life is a practice of consciousness. We come to this world to experience everything.

All experiences are meant to enrich, fulfill and perfect us; true freedom and courage never lie in escape, but in acceptance and confrontation. Practice does not mean letting go of everything, but learning to coexist and play with everything—just as toys should serve us instead of controlling us. There is no need to criticize any ideas, for what we know is not the whole picture. We must acknowledge the limitations of others and accept our own ignorance.