In our delusion, we see things as being permanent and truly self-existing. But in reality phenomena are impermanent, and devoid of any true substantial existence. We want to believe that our friends, partner, wealth and influence will all endure, but by nature they are bound to change. It is therefore senseless to be so preoccupied with them.
– Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
from the book ”The Heart of Compassion: The Thirty-seven Verses on the Practice of a Bodhisattva”