The past is closed and limited; the future is open and free.

You cannot bring the same stale self to the world and expect the world to be new for you.

You are not merely the physical body that you identify with out of habit. Your essential state is a field of infinite possibilities.

You give to the world your greatest gift when you're being yourself.

Yoga means union of the individual mind with universal mind, so meditation is considered the essence of yoga. The transformation of the mind and body during meditation is significantly more profound than simply resting with your eyes closed.

And for me anyway, consciousness is three components: a personal component which for lack of a better word we can call the soul. A collective component which is more archetypal and a deeper level, and then a universal domain of consciousness.

Total self acceptance is empowering. It means allowing others to see you as they choose, without being offended.