The challenge is to draw on the past but not be bound by it" p. 20

It was as if God had become not only the object of my praise and thanksgiving but my creative partner as well.

Learn to listen to subtle cues from your spirit instead of the barrage coming from your brain.

Meditation is a spiritual human activity like mourning, fasting, or praying, and is not limited to one religious group while remaining unavailable to others. (103)

When we create an environment where our spirit is in sync with the Divine Spirit, then we should be on the lookout for good, positive, helpful thoughts and ideas from a source beyond ourselves. p23.

Praise is the portal to the presence of God.

Life is a bliss only if you carefully understand it.

A picture should capture a moment, a place in time you can return to again and again.

All relaxation does is allow the truth to be felt. The mind is cleared, like a dirty window wiped clean, and the magnitude of what we might ordinarily take for granted inspires tears.

The more grateful you are, the more you attract things to be grateful for.

Make your mind quiet of disturbing thoughts by focusing on subtle energy on your palms, inside your body and all around.

I have always believed that 98% of a student's progress is due to his own efforts, and 2% to his teacher.

I don't feel like it's a wasted vote because I think it encourages more people like that to run. I vote for the candidates that aren't bought and paid for like the Clintons.

Nobody wants to read about your life. Who cares?

I do not consider myself the most stylish rapper out there.

I can play punk rock, and I love playing punk rock, but I was into every other style of music before I played punk rock.