Ocupation: Nun
Life: b. July 14, 1936
Birthday: July 14
Being preoccupied with our self-image is like being deaf and blind. It's like standing in the middle of a vast field of wildflowers with a black hood over our heads. It's like coming upon a tree of singing birds while wearing earplugs.
source: Pema Chodron (2000). “When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times”, p.40, Shambhala Publications
topic: Self, Bird, Tree, Wildflowers, Deaf And Blind, Singing Birds