"Irreversible confidence comes from recognizing and being sure of the presence of our fundamental ground. With growing confidence, we are no longer distracted by laziness, disappointments, sadness, enthusiasm, and so on. We no longer have to succumb to ignorance - or aggression, attachment, selfishness, or habitual tendencies such as irritation, jealousy, or aggravation. Recognizing our core essence of enlightenment, we appreciate the preciousness of our existence."

~ Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche

Except from: "This Precious Life: Tibetan Buddhist Teachings on the Path to Enlightenment"
By Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche
Shambhala Publications