Don't you realize," Merlin said to his pupil, "that the history of the universe has brought us here to this second?

Take advantage of each small success. In this way you close the gap between what you want from life and what it is giving you.

In the now, time ceases to exist and we experience a presence that is all-absorbing, completely at peace, and totally satisfying.

Your very existence is evidence of your innate creativity. In every moment you are co-creating your reality through your thoughts, your intentions, your words and your actions.

We may experience a realization of our true Self the first time we meditate, but most often the process of awakening is gradual.

We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. This is a precious moment, but it is transient. It is a little parenthesis in eternity. If we share with caring, lightheartedness, and love, we will create abundance and joy for each other. And then this moment will have been worthwhile.

As human beings we have unlimited potential and imagination. The worst thing you can do is be a conformist and buy into conformity. It's the worst possible thing. It's better to be outrageous. It's better to hang out with the sages, the people open to possibilities, even the psychotics. You never know where you'll find the geniuses of our society.