Quotes About Mindfulness & Impulse Control

I recently read the Daily Reflections book for the date of January 20, and this is an excerpt:

"Today I humbly ask my Higher Power for the grace to find the space between my impulse and my action; to let flow a cooling breeze when I would respond with heat; to interrupt fierceness with gentle peace; to accept the moment which allows judgment to become discernment; to defer to silence when my tongue would rush to attack or defend."

And here's the quote on mindfulness I read last Tuesday from a 2008 dharma talk by Sylvia Boorstein:

"I think about mindfulness as that practice of making or allowing a space in the mind between the impulse that arises and the action that follows it."

Berkeley Dharma & Recovery Group - 2011 Schedule

The new Berkeley Dharma & Recovery meditation group (mainly for those in 12-Step Programs) meets every Tuesday night from 7:30 - 9 pm in the Northbrae Community Church (941 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA 94707--near Solano Ave). We meet upstairs in Room 1 (smaller room, not the big DRU room). Per request, please try not wear heavily scented products if possible. Beginners are always welcome!

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