From the Zen view all beings are in the grip of the three poisons, greed, anger and delusion (ignorance).

Relying on another is an expression of attachment, not love, a manifestation of insecurity and suffering, not understanding the true nature of our lives.

What seems good turns bad, what seems bad turns good. It is an endless cycle.

When we are able to receive life's challenges as koans rather than problems, they become interesting and exciting, rather than ponderous and depressing.

Change is the very basis of our life, not to be fought, to be welcomed and tasted, to be seen for the gift it truly is.

We are what we think about. When we stay fixed on one person, thought or situation, we get caught in the grip of self-centered thoughts. The more we give attention to that which is upsetting, the more strength it has to rule our lives.

We create a mask to meet the masks of others. Then we wonder why we cannot love, and why we feel so alone.