Embodied courage chooses not to wait until illness or notice of death demands attention.

We need energy, commitment, and courage not to run from our life nor to cover it over with any philosophy—material or spiritual.

To open deeply, as genuine spiritual life requires, we need tremendous courage and strength, a kind of warrior spirit.

As we encounter new experiences with a mindful and wise attention, we discover that one of three things will happen to our new experience: it will go away, it will stay the same, or it will get more intense. whatever happens does not really matter.

The first level of practice is illuminated by the qualities of courage and renunciation.

Yet I knew that spiritual practice is impossible without great dedication, energy, and commitment.

The things that matter most in our lives are not fantastic or grand. They are the moments when we touch one another.