Enlightened groups can exist, as long as the individuals' sense of identity is not derived from a mentally defined image of us.

Being aware of your breath forces you into the present moment - the key to all inner transformation. Whenever you are conscious of the breath, you are absolutely present. You may also notice that you cannot think and be aware of your breathing. Conscious breathing stops your mind.

The great arises out of small things that are honored and cared for.

If uncertainty is unacceptable to you, it turns into fear. If it is perfectly acceptable, it turns into increased aliveness, alertness, and creativity.

The thinking mind can be so noisy that it cannot relate to stillness. It doesn't even recognize it and certainly can't remember it.

Surrender is the simple but profound wisdom of yielding to rather than opposing the flow of life.

In fact, people think you have to be stressed to be successful. They think if you are not stressed, something is wrong with you.