When she mentioned that women could go deeper and more quickly into the practice than men because our minds are softer, that surprised me. That softness brings more emotion, more movement in the mind. A lot of women think that the emotions are a hindrance, but Dipa Ma said, "women's tendency to be more emotional is not a hindrance to practice." She advised us, "Just watch the emotions and don't identify. Increase the mindfulness of noticing and the concentration."
— Michelle Levey, Dipa Ma, Dipa Ma by Amy Schmidt