The truth is uncompromising.

We are on a journey of becoming that which we already are. That is the impossible paradox of our lives.

You get lost because you think there is somewhere to go. If you give up believing in a goal or a destination, then you cannot get lost. In the present moment, there is no destination.

Everything that happens is designed to awaken us. Everything.

The past is gone. The future never arrives. In truth, there is no life outside of this moment!

It disguises it’s thoughts as your thoughts, it’s feelings with your feelings, you think it’s you.

There is no greater power than the power of love, which arises from Presence. It overcomes all resistance.

When you are present, you are transcendent of the mind and ego and so you can witness your mind and ego. You can be conscious of your thoughts without being lost in them when they arise.

The underlying motivation that drives all addiction is our insistence on avoiding pain. However, the pain you are avoiding is based in the past, and has nothing to do with the present moment.

As you awaken, the present moment becomes your home. You still play in the world of time, but you're not identified with the story unfolding there.

Everything that occurs in your life is part of God's plan to wake you up.

If birds did not believe in their ability to fly, the sky would be empty.

I'm super sorry I slept so long. You should've nudged me or something."Several somethings came to mind.

They've all got stories, Jess thought. I need to know them. Best of all, he could know them. He could learn anything here. It felt like limitless possibilities.

Reading a great novel gives the same feeling you have when you fall in love.

When I woke up this morning my girlfriend asked me, 'Did you sleep good?' I said 'No, I made a few mistakes.'

That's when I heard the sounds of a certified genius spinning around in circles like a dog chasing its tail.

Why do we say something is out of whack? What is a whack?

Openness and participation are antidotes to surveillance and control.

I think there's an appetite for seriousness. Seriousness is voluptuous, and very few people have allowed themselves the luxury of it.

Cleveland is really good about recognizing its artists because of the Arts Council.