When you're operating on uninvestigated theories of what's going on and you aren't even aware of it, you're in what I call "the dream." Often the dream becomes troubling; sometimes it even turns into a nightmare. At times like these, you may want to test the truth of your theories by doing The Work on them. The Work always leaves you with less of your uncomfortable story. Who would you be without it? How much of your world is made up of unexamined stories? You'll never know until you inquire.

How do you react when you think you need people's love? Do you become a slave for their approval?

With inquiry, every painful story unravels. Freedom is possible in every moment.

Your suffering is never caused by the person you're blaming.

Insanity is arguing with reality.

What is perfect health? The unraveling of all imagined states of mind

If I'm okay with dying, my son is at least as enlightened as that. If I'm okay with my cancer, my son is at least as enlightened as I am.