Only if you resist what happens are you at the mercy of what happens, and the world will determine your happiness and unhappiness

Suffering cracks open the shell of ego, and then comes a point when it has served its purpose. Suffering is necessary until you realize it is unnecessary.

Pain is inevitable as long as you are identified with your mind.

Work to recognize the primary importance of the present moment.

Every time you create a gap in the stream of mind, the light of your consciousness grows stronger

When you are aligned with the now internally, when you take responsibility for this moment, then life is helpful and tends to bring you what you need.

The ego always looks toward the next moment for some kind of fulfillment.