In deep self-acceptance grows a compassionate understanding. As one Zen master said when I asked if he ever gets angry, 'Of course I get angry, but then a few minutes later I say to myself, 'What's the use of this,' and I let it go.'

Peace requires us to surrender our illusions of control.

May I be given the appropriate difficulties so that my heart can truly open with compassion. Imagine asking for that.

The awakened heart and mind can be experienced as clarity itself, pure knowing.

The wholeness and freedom we seek is our true nature, who we really are.

Though outer events may be difficult, the key to our happiness is how our mind responds to them.

The basic principle of spiritual life is that our problems become the very place to discover wisdom and love.