The practices of loving kindness, compassion, and equanimity offer no promise of a happy ending. These practices are not about avoiding uncertainty and fear, but how we relate to discomfort. They teach us how to practice with everyday difficulties, and with our emotions.
It is good to have sacred sites in the world and it is good for us to go on pilgrimages. Ultimately it is not the place that is important, it is what you feel that is lasting. Go with a humble attitude and let your heart be moved by what you experience.
There are two kinds of wisdom. The first is worldly wisdom, which is a conceptual understanding of your experiences, this inhibits your understanding of the truth. The second is integral wisdom, that involves a direct participation in every moment, with no mental concepts or attitudes to dim the light.
Every relationship between individuals bears within it the danger that a wrong turn may be taken, leading to misunderstandings and disagreements. If you remain mindful and aware, you will succeed in avoiding the pitfalls that confront close relationships with others.
Quote: Certain things catch your eye, but pursue only those that capture the heart.