Freedom is within oneself. But to get beyond the thoughts and desires requires power.

This is a dark age. That's not news. It's a dark time when we have to be particularly aware of danger.

The big problem with power, of course, is obsession. Once you get some of it and feel it, it dominates your whole life and it's all you can think about. That doesn't have to happen.

The trick is simply to avoid jerks. There are lots of them out there. Most people are unhappy.

Love is not reasonable. If we could assign it to the reasonable world, it would not be useful.

In the esoteric teachings, a transference process takes place between teacher and student where knowledge is actually transmitted from one to the other. This requires that the student be receptive.

Focus on this moment. Hold your hand and see what it feels like. Go look at some grass. Talk to a palm tree. Outrun a Ferrari. Experience life.