I never really wanted to die. But I followed through anyway. The pain in my heart was excruciating, and death was beautiful.

Would you frolic in the land of forever with me?

Ellie, would you frolic in the land of forever with me?

I believe only in one God, creator of everything that exists, visible and invisible, good and evil. I believe that he will ultimately save every soul and give it eternal life.

Sometimes you just need to be selfish to be self-sufficient.

It is correct that I overlooked the contamination of the party, not just now but also in the past.

Living with generosity creates a swelling tide that raises all ships. Not just yours; not just the other person's; everyone's.

I don't just want to upset people and shock people by saying something really outrageous.

I used to have to wear a gas mask to school when I was a kid because of the dust. I would tell people that the first light I saw was in a movie theater, because the sun was just a little glow.

In the depth of your hopes and desires lies your silent knowledge of the beyond.

Zazen practice and everyday activity are one thing. We call zazen everyday life, and everyday life zazen.

What stands between heaven and earth is merely the acceptance of ourselves as apart of this world and our placement of ourselves.