Pema Chödrön offers a powerful metaphor for finding inner stability. Your essential self, your awareness, is the "sky"—vast, calm, and unchanging. Your thoughts, emotions, and external circumstances are the "weather"—constantly changing patterns that move across the sky.

Stormy weather (anger, sadness, stress) or sunny weather (joy, excitement) does not alter the fundamental nature of the sky. By identifying with the sky instead of the weather, you can observe your passing emotions without being consumed by them. This brings a profound sense of peace.

This quote provides a transformative perspective for navigating life's ups and downs. It reminds you that your true inner self is untouched by temporary conditions, allowing you to experience life with more equanimity and less suffering.