Sometimes answers come to you in ways that only you can understand. That is why it is so important to have a clear mind to receive and understand the message.

The expensive car you bought doesn’t matter, but the way you treated the salesman did.

Dwelling on the past is like dragging a boat over dry land.

When the ego is in the driver’s seat, we judge. When our spirit, our authentic self, is in control, we practice listening (without judging), compassion, and love

When you change the way you feel, it changes the way you think. When you change the way you think, you change the way you deal with everything in life.

Everything is in the root. If you pick the weed without getting the root out of the soil, be assured, it is going to grow back.

You know that you won’t remain Centered all the time, and it is a normal part of human life to drift left or right of Center sometimes.

Sometimes the way to personal freedom seems scary - Take the first step to begin the release of doubt and fear. Each new step builds confidence. Breathe. Don't look back.

Imagine all the wondrous things your arms might embrace if they weren't wrapped so tightly around your struggles.

The journey itself IS the reward. NOT the destination or future event.

It's hard not being able to see you, but my life in Tokyo would be a lot worse if it weren't for you.

Call me Patch. I mean it. Call me.

I find our society a bit noisy. I would like to contribute a little silence.

I kind of got inspired by [William] Wordsworth and [Samuel Taylor] Coleridge - I went the old traditional way of finding inspiration, I guess.

I find it ironic that fear is eliminating the possibility to tell stories that depict our ability to overcome fear

You've got to stay humble and hungry. Just keep working and thank God you have a chance to play in the NBA.

And so he who looks down at his feet will not know the truth, but he who discerns by the sun which way to go.

It is never smart, even in a strong democracy, to declare some debate off limits. In a weakening democracy it is catastrophic.

Scratching could not make it worse, an't were such a face as yours were.