A part of them has grown very attached to a certain way of life.

In one particular chapter in Ulysses, James Joyce imitates every major writing style that's been used by English and American writers over the last 700 years - starting with Beowulf and Chaucer and working his way up through the Renaissance, the Victorian era and on into the 20th century.

Some people are so solemn. They take their practice so seriously, that when the moment comes to let go of it, they can't.

When you meditate, you are shifting your state of mind to a higher vibratory level that will give you a much more expansive view.

If someone we love dies, normally the experience might create misery for the rest of your life. But the Kundalini can be released so we can see that there is no death, that the person has just gone on like we all must. We will be following them soon.

People who are capable of practicing tantra are individuals who have meditated for many, many years and developed very strong and powerful states of attention.

I like Miracles. They inspire me. Miracles are the fun of enlightenment. When a teacher does a miracle, and everyone sees it, they have faith in what the teacher has to say about self-discovery.