Every positive change - every jump to a higher level of energy and awareness - involves a rite of passage. Each time to ascend to a higher rung on the ladder of personal evolution, we must go through a period of discomfort, of initiation. I have never found an exception.

A flash of enlightenment offers a preview of coming attractions, but when it fades, you will see more clearly what separates you from that state - your compulsive habits, outmoded beliefs, false associations, and other mental structures. Just when our lives are starting to get better, we may feel like things are getting worse - because for the first time we see clearly what needs to be done.

Words mean little unless you realize the truth of it yourself. And when you do, you'll be free at last.

While you fear missing a meal, you aren't fully aware of the meals you do eat.

Looking back we see with great clarity, and what once appeared as difficulties now reveal themselves as blessings.

The world's a puzzle; no need to make sense out of it." - Socrates

Stay present. You'll always have time to worry later on if you want to.