The quality of one's life depends on the quality of attention.

Let us realize that engagement and detachment aren't opposite-the more engaged we become, the more detached we will have to be.

A simple way to make sure that you are getting a balanced diet is to include the six tastes (sweet, salty, sour, pungent, bitter, and astringent) in each meal. Along with the six tastes, filling your plate with the colors of the rainbow promotes a long and healthy life.

People love stories and the more you can give information and knowledge and even wisdom through a story, the more likely you are to be heard.

The Ego, however, is not who you really are. The ego is your self-image; it is your social mask; it is the role you are playing. Your social mask thrives on approval. It wants control, and it is sustained by power, because it lives in fear.

Like a cube of ice, anger cannot be eliminated by applying force, only by applying warmth, compassion and kindness.

All relationship is a reflection of your relationship with yourself.