As a child, a person builds up an egoic sense - the child has a name, has an "I," has a mind. But then, to awaken, a person needs to completely transcend that sense of ego.

The light is too painful for someone who wants to remain in darkness.

In whatever way change comes, the important thing is to take responsibility for this moment. Then, life becomes cooperative.

When you are present, you can allow the mind to be as it is without getting entangled in it.

"Spiritual teacher" of course is not an identity. "Spiritual teacher" is a function. Somebody comes, the teaching happens. Somebody leaves, there's no spiritual teacher left.

The fires of suffering become the light of consciousness.

The intensity of the pain depends on the degree of resistance to the present moment.