BASIC GOODNESS IS FREE

"Discovering real goodness comes from appreciating very simple experiences - we are speaking here of the basic goodness of being alive.

We experience glimpses of goodness all the time, but we often fail to acknowledge them. When we see a bright color, we are witnessing our own inherent goodness. When we hear a beautiful sound, we are hearing our own basic goodness.

When we step out of the shower, we feel fresh and clean, and when we walk out of a stuffy room, we appreciate the sudden whiff of fresh air. These events take a fraction of a second, but they are real experiences of goodness."

Chögyam Trungpa