Habits of the mind also provide our mental framework – the way we see the world

Happiness is a beautiful feeling. It is a beautiful mind, and a peaceful mind

Desire also creates a sense of attachment in the mind. Not only are we attached to our way of thinking and of seeing the world, but we become over-attached to the people or things we desire.

We can become fearless as we let go off our grasp on the fear of failure, because failure too is a perception rather than a reality.

It is important to be considerate of the future, but when we invest all of our present in our future hopes, we are placing a lot of value on what is inevitably in doubt.

Through meditation, difficult thoughts and emotions may well rise up. And through practice, you can meet such emotions with kindness, listen to them, explore them and then really let them go.

We are nourished by our relationships and generosity in return to our kindness and compassion for others.

Someone who is said to have a big ego is thought to be full of themselves, to lack the ability to listen, to always rush to be at the top of the tree and to think their own ideas are the best.

It is through the filter of our ego that we give meaning to everything we see, touch, hear, taste and feel.

Think about the suffering we cause ourselves internally through getting angry or jealous.

Having a roof over your head with enough food to eat is a fundamental need of all humans if they are to achieve happiness.

The Sun never sets. It is we who rise think to shine.

You are new Creation by the blood of Jesus.

We almost don't want to play bigger shows than where we are now. It's kind of perfect.

The armoury of having any academic education does not necessarily set you up for being a good or better actor.

The world is awful but also the world is beautiful. Human beings are awful, but ultimately human beings are tremendous.

I still have, I hope, a lot of years and there are still a lot of things I want to do.

Discipline in the spiritual life is the concentrated effort to create the space and time where God can become our master and where we can respond freely to God's guidance.

Trust is the foundation of real teamwork (there is nothing touchy-feely about this).

There are now some mountains that my brain can no longer climb.

I hope that memory is valued - that we do not lose memory.