To truly be of service to others, we must first serve the server. The ability to bring an enlightened presence to those in need is the ability to light a candle without burning ourselves out.

To be influential in our conversations, we must first be aware of two things, (1) what do we want to bring to the conversation and (2) what do we want to bring out in others.

Holding on to painful images of the past in order to avoid painful experiences in the future serves only to color the present with pain.

When faced with conflicting thoughts and emotions, we must decide what to trust, what we fear, or what we know. What's important is that this decision be made by the knowledgeable versus the anxious part of who we are.

When we take care of ourselves like we would take care of someone we love, the quality of our living and our giving goes up.

One barrier to being a great parent is the mistaken belief that we are raising kids.

Sometimes our ability to accept what we can't change is tied to our willingness to change what we can.