So we have to be ready, willing, and able to really transform ourselves, and each other in the world, not just say it and affirm it, "Oh, I want to change". Intention is important, but so is action.

We each need to make peace with our own memories. We have all done things that make us flinch.

Everything passes, nothing remains. Understand this, loosen your grip and fine serenity.

We all have spiritual DNA; wisdom and truth are part of our genetic structure even if we don't always access it.

before speaking, notice what motivates your words.

You have to go through the darkness to truly know the light. This may sound like a cliche, but it's true nonetheless. Often the greatest doubts occur just before a breakthrough.

Don't wait to find solid ground. Dance in emptiness.

Enlightenment is not about becoming divine. Instead it's about becoming more fully human. . . . It is the end of ignorance.

The heart is an organ of perception.

We're human beings trying to understand and cultivate what it means to feel divine love. We have to start with small, realistic goals.

The Pearl Principle - no inner irritation, no pearl.

Do not be afraid

Dare to contradict the scientist, not because of your scripture, but because of your own rational thinking.

The most eloquent prayer is often prayed through hands that heal and bless.

Oh build your ship of death, oh build it in time and build it lovingly, and put it between the hands of your soul.

Nobody wants a political prisoner, but a political emigrant is no problem.

Of all the sexual aberrations, chastity is the strangest.

However, white male privilege means white men are not collectively denigrated/targeted for those shootings - even though most come at the hands of white dudes.

If there's one thing I hate, it's the movies. Don't even mention them to me.

The head thinks, the hands labor, but it's the heart that laughs.

It does make sense to put on some songs that are relatively short, because radio usually only plays songs that are less than 4 or 5 minutes.