The sense that my world is stable and stationary, that change will never come and that all will go on continuously as it is, is the nature of all delusion.

When we are in a truly loving relationship, we receive the gift of being known and accepted. We become more, not less, of who we are. We receive the space in which to bloom. This is how we know we are in a loving relationship. We are blooming, and the one we love is blooming as well.

Fear of the future and longing for the past are major factors which impede appropriate action.

In the Zen Way we focus upon each breath, each day, each moment and experience it totally. One complete breath brings the next.

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

It is a mistake to expect all of our needs to be met by one person or in one relationship. Honor and be grateful for that which you receive. Don't become bitter and spend all your time focusing on that which the person is not able to provide.

All conflict we experience in the world, is a conflict within our own selves.