Loving People
Teachings from an Awakened Heart
Quotes
Quote
In healing, the wound becomes the foundation for the renewed compassionate human being. There is no magic wand. Our wound never leaves us, it simply becomes a trusted companion through life, gently teaching us compassion – John L. Payne (Shavasti)
Truth in Silence
“The truth is not found in words, it is experienced in the silence after the words have been spoken” – Shavasti
Opinions
“The heart has no opinions. Opinions are the function of the mind.” – John L. Payne (Shavasti)
Truth in the body
“We can tell when truth is spoken by how our body feels when we speak it. Untruths are retained in the body, and truth flows freely” – John L. Payne (Shavasti)
The centre of our being
“The centre of our being is not the mind, but the heart. It is within this centre that we touch the inner sanctum of our being and can experience what the sages of old have given many names: the presence, the beloved, God and the All That Is.” – John L. Payne (Shavasti)
Grounding in our body
“When we are grounded in our body and present in the moment, we can let go of all notions of good and bad, which then gives us the opportunity to experience the depth of our own being” – John L. Payne (Shavasti)