Effort is the unconstrained willingness to persevere through difficulty.

In those moments when we realize how much we cannot control, we can learn to let go.

With the practice of meditation we can develop this ability to more fully love ourselves and to more consistently love others.

In order to do anything about the suffering of the world we must have the strength to face it without turning away.

Our practice rather than being about killing the ego is about simply discovering our true nature.

Vulnerability in the face of constant change is what we share, whatever our present condition.

Our path, our sense of spirituality demands great earnestness, dedication, sincerity & continuity.

Every single moment is expressive of the truth of our lives when we know how to look.

Meditation is a cyclical process that defies analysis, but demands acceptance.

The key to cultivating confidence in ourselves is understanding our right to make the truth our own.

Compassion grows in us when we know how the energy of love is available all around us.

The constant assertion of belief is an indication of fear.

I do not mind sleepless night to be involved in reading.

The prayer of faith is the only kind that is real prayer, and it is trust in God with full acknowledgment of God's power and love.

The difference between an adventure and an ordeal is attitude.

Men are my bread and butter. It's what I live for! I have no shame about that.

I think that I the biggest thing that I need is more creative time. More time to make mistakes.

There are no guidelines for what happens when you get successful as an artist. My heroes were artists like Acconci, and he didn't make any money. That's what I thought success was.

If we seek the pleasures of love, passion should be occasional, and common sense continual.

Its not about being included. It about creating your own space and including yourself and then finding other people that are like okay.

I don't know if I want a steady relationship, but I'm terrified of losing you.