It is astounding how much the immune system is strengthened by reducing daily mental stress levels with either visualization or meditation. The other great tonic for the immune system is love—loving ourselves as well as others.

Relationships keep us alive and our lives meaningful.

Most of us never stop to consider our blessings; rather, we spend the day only thinking about our problems. But since you have to be alive to have problems, be grateful for the opportunity to have them.

For me, a lovely day is any day I wake up.

It takes more distress and poison to kill someone who has peace of mind and loves life.

Getting well is not the only goal. Even more important is learning to live without fear, to be at peace with life and ultimately death.

Love and kindness are the basis of my religious beliefs. The rituals and outward signs are not as important as one's actions and deeds. Religion should be a path to God, not something to fight about.