You have no idea how strong my love is!

The only thing more unthinkable than leaving was staying; the only thing more impossible than staying was leaving.

I equal parts loved him and could not stand him. I couldn't wake him to share in my distress.

Zen masters say you cannot see your reflection in running water, only in still water.

Dessutom kunde jag inte glömma vad min syster en gång hade sagt till mig medan hon ammade: ''Att skaffa barn är som att skaffa sig en tatuering i ansiktet. Man måste vara bergsäker på att det är så man vill ha det innan man sätter igång.

I am so consumed by wonder at their bravery. These people have left their families and lives behind for a few weeks to go into silent retreat amidst a crowd of perfect strangers in India. Not everybody does this in their lifetime.