There are times to let things happen, and times to make things happen. Now is that time. You will either make things happen, watch what happens, or wonder what happened.

Enlightenment is not an attainment; it is a realization. And when you wake up, everything changes and nothing changes. If a blind man realizes that he can see, has the world changed?

If we lose touch with our heart's wisdom, then no method avails; if we love, then nothing else is necessary.

Embrace the higher truth that everything comes to pass exactly as it should. Find peace and wisdom by accepting what is.

Responsibility is a grace you give yourself not an obligation

My parents were only one part of my lineage. I also met a number of mentors, one of whom I nicknamed "Socrates" after the ancient Greek, and wrote about in my first book, Way of the Peaceful Warrior. That book emerged in 1980, as a result of travels around the world and decades of preparation, eventually leading to 15 other books written over the years, culminating in my newest offering, The Four Purposes of Life.

No need to feel brave or confident; just behave that way.