I am not a yogi yet, but I aspire to have more balance in my life.

Remember something about attention. Yes, it’s possible to buy, grab, or even steal it. But it’s far better to earn it.

I care about the diversity of the mindset of the people creating our future, and the windows through which we see it, and the tools we use to build it.

There are so many ways to be and to be black at the same time, but we're finally seeing that full range expressed much more widely than before.

Knowing that "me" is inextricably linked to blackness, [I try to enjoy] the process of expanding beyond the expected boundaries set by existing culture, norms and media.

New York has been the best gift, in that the city pushes me to so many next levels.

Mostly I try to be the best example of me that I can be.

I don't know that I'm post-anything. I'd like to think maybe I'm post-bullshit.

Okay, well, if motion is the constant, how can I remain in motion?

As far as hip-hop is concerned, I'm no expert and rarely think consciously about how I "represent" hip-hop.

You can call me namastunde or surfatunde. Either works.

They say living well is the best revenge but sometimes writing well is even better.

Why just work and live for a happy retirement? Why not work and live for a happy life?

The most important questions in life can never be answered by anyone except oneself.

At 20 everyone has the face that God gave them, at 40 the face that life gave them, and at 60 the face they earned.

If you're overwhelmed by the size of a problem, break it down into smaller pieces.

God is only a great imaginative experience.

Although I am a committed Catholic priest, and nowhere hide that fact, my focus is very much a spiritual journey.

In the entirety of my life, I have never had an eating disorder.

I am trying so hard to live in the moment and enjoy it while it's happening, because it feels like a moving freight train that I just got on, and I'm trying not to look back and get dizzy!

In the Atma all are one. Remember that Unity. Live in that Unity. Make that your goal. All are one... be alike to everyone.