The process of discovering who we are and what we are here to do . . . is dependent . . . on our ability to stay positive and to find a silver lining in all events.

We can become inspired to shape a higher, more ideal future, and when we do, miracles happen.

Blaming our behavior on forces outside ourselves is a way of avoiding responsibility.

Life is really about a spiritual unfolding that is personal and enchanting - an unfolding that no science or philosophy or religion has yet fully clarified.

The true, or higher part of the self is always seeking the state that mystics talk about, the state in which we are filled with a universal love and a peaceful euphoria.

Loving and energizing others is the best possible thing we can do for ourselves.

...Dreams come to tell us something about our lives that we are missing.

The universe is energy, energy that responds to our expectations.

By seeing the beauty in every face we lift others into their wisest self and increase the chances of hearing a synchronistic message.

When each expects the other to live in his or her world, to always be there to join in his or her chosen activities, an ego battle inevitably develops.

You see, the problem in life isn't in receiving answers. The problem is in identifying your current questions. Once you get the questions right, the answers always come.

You are not a handgun. More like a pellet gun. Maybe even a slingshot.

What does not kill you will make you stronger and more cynical.

One of my missions is to get people to go, "Oh, she's really nice and I really like her, but what were the words she just said?!" I want your instincts to be at odds with your mind.

The role of the human brain was to rationalize suffering.

Wer nicht liebt Wein,Weib und Gesang, Der bleibt ein Narr sein Leben lang. Who loves not woman, wine and song Remains a fool his whole life long.

Fire is the Sun unwinding from the tree's log.

...[Cabeza de Vaca] ceased to be lost not by returning but by turning into something else.

We will use the actions of others to decide on proper behavior for ourselves, especially when we view those others as similar to ourselves

Having a 9-to-5 workday in which work is left behind when one leaves the office is no longer the norm as employers expect employees to be available outside of work.

I like movies that leave you with something to think about, to discuss, to debate, you know?