Some people think Taoism means not doing anything, just going on with your life. That has little or nothing to do with Taoism.

Everything we see is an illusion. Even our perceptions of truth are illusory, illusory in the sense they're not complete.

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.

The reason you study with a teacher is primarily for the empowerments, for someone who is enlightened to transfer power to you. What is most important is that the student uses that power intelligently and wisely.

You work many hours. It is the major activity of your life. You can lose a lot of energy or gain a lot of energy from it. Put your full attention into it and do a good job, because it is part of your impeccability.

It is very important that your career raises your awareness. If your career is lowering your personal power, then it has got to change.

Be conscious of the way people take your energy and learn how to stop it. Accept that this goes on. Observe how you feel around other people.