The only real difference between Anxiety and Excitement was my willingness to let go of Fear.

The real problem has far less to do with what is really out there than it does with our resistance to finding out what is really out there.

The value for me being in a mainline tradition is history and memory, which is not just Christian tradition but denominational tradition, and characters, you know, with real distinct flavors of ways to be Christian.

I love being alone. I learned that from my father, I think, who loved his own company.

The great wisdom traditions of the world all recognize that the main impediment to living a life of meaning is being self-absorbed.

I don't miss the ministry, because I'm completely engaged in it. In terms of parish ministry, I miss the intimacy with a group of people.

Once I gave up the hunt for villains, I had little recourse but to take responsibility for my choices.... Needless to say, this is far less satisfying that nailing villains. It also turned out to be more healing in the end.