Real prayer, the soul-transformi ng kind, is self-discontinu ity. It is a conscious act of self-suspension arising from the wish for something new to occur.

Trying to change ourselves in order to please others - so that we can feel temporarily whole for having won their approval - is like cutting a flower into pieces so that it will fit into a vase.

Staying present, living in Presence is the best gift anyone can give to those they love.

Discouragement tricks you into mentally or emotionally dwelling in the very place you want to leave.

No experience in life is set in stone unless we ourselves have unwittingly poured the concrete!

The right attitude toward any negative state begins with understanding that its only authority over you is a direct reflection of your attitude towards it.

The more time we spend considering the shortcomings of others, the smaller a person we become.