Busy is an opportunity, not a dirty word.

Most research is a synthesis of problem solving and creativity.

Nature is another important aspect of nourishing the soul. After a hike in the mountains where we live, for instance, I feel a remarkable sense of gratitude and awe. My mind quiets down and allows me to see more clearly the beauty of creation. And through that gratitude, the beauty of the universe is reflected back to the creator.

Learning to be aware of feelings, how they arise and how to use them creatively so they guide us to happiness, is an essential lifetime skill.

Learning to listen to ourselves is a way of learning to love ourselves.

Keep an open mind, but don't let your brain fall out.

Perhaps the hardest lesson to learn is not to be attached to the results of your actions.