Like butterflies, we evolve; but as Beings of Light we continuously evolve when we are fully present.

With self-acceptance, we have the ability to choose compassion and forgiveness over anger and self-hatred.

Making peace with one's truth is to live in one’s own moment, moving passionately forward in joy.

Time that is spent dwelling on the past will surely continue in your present moment - and the future.

Do not take hold of a past that no longer serves you, but embrace the stillness that is right now.

Through the trials and tribulations of life come the openness to receive greatness.

To eliminate the inner turmoil we must focus our attention inward and act with loving kindness to ourselves—and each other.

To surrender is not giving up the struggle, but finding peace within the struggle.

We are here not to make something of ourselves. We are here to Be ourselves.

Who you were is not who you are. Who you are, is what you will be.

The soul is stronger than the ego. It lives to BE, and give. We are of one Light, illuminating ourselves and those whom we love.

When there is no presence of self-love, the hunger for attention tends to take over one's mind

Hope has a good memory, gratitude a bad one.

Life is largely a matter of expectation.

The biggest cliche in Photography is Sunrise and Sunset.

The only graceful thing to do is recognize and embrace what is actually happening, rather than fight against it.

All that is noble is in itself of a quiet nature, and appears to sleep until it is aroused and summoned forth by contrast.

I was pretty much prepared because I was already playing in extremely good ways when I arrived from Europe because I played jazz four or five years before I arrived here.

I am America. I am the part you won't recognize. But get used to me. Black, confident, cocky; my name, not yours; my religion, not yours; my goals, my own; get used to me.

The only thing that was on my mind was, 'I want to play for India one day,' and I was pretty sure and confident that one day I will.

Go ahead and act as if your decisions are temporary. Because they are. Be bold, make mistakes, learn a lesson, and fix what doesn't work. No sweat, no need to hyperventilate.