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.

When you are truly present, you illuminate everything around you.

Be patient and keep faith. It will all fall into place.

I need a man with a good sense of humor and a kind heart.

I deserved better than to be bullshitted by the vice president.

Waihi Beach. It's a lovely beach, and we're right on the shore and I get a lot of pleasure out of waking up in the morning and hearing the waves roll in.

All dress is fancy dress, is it not, except our natural skins?

When a book comes out I wonder if one person will buy it. It's agony. Of course it's stupid, but it's agony.

To me, all success is a delightful surprise, since one can absolutely never predict it.

There is no better motto which it [culture] can have than these words of Bishop Wilson, "To make reason and the will of God prevail."

The feet of the humblest may walk in the field Where the feet of the Holiest trod, This, then, is the marvel to mortals revealed.

There ain't no troubles that we can't rise above, with a handful of faith and a heartful of love.