Each one of us is called to become that great song that comes out of the silence, and the more we let ourselves down into that great silence the more we become capable of singing that great song.

...our happiness hinges not on good luck; it hinges on peace of heart.

In moments of surprise we catch at least a glimpse of the joy to which gratefulness opens the door.

Gratefulness is not just saying "thank you." It's acting. It is being yourself. A mother is grateful, shows gratefulness by mothering, a scientist by doing science.

A single crocus blossom ought to be enough to convince our heart that springtime, no matter how predictable, is somehow a gift, gratuitous, gratis, a grace.

Any change in attitude changes the way one sees the world, and this in turn changes the way one acts.

The hope that is left after all your hopes are gone - that is pure hope, rooted in the heart.