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.

Forgiveness ... is the finishing of old business that allows us to experience the present, free of contamination from the past.

The stereotype of aging as a progressive loss of function is generally true only for people who stop functioning.

A spiritually optimistic point of view holds that the universe is woven out of a fabric of love. Everything that is happening is ultimately for the good if we're willing to face it head-on and use our adversities for soul growth.

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

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

Some tension is necessary for the soul to grow, and we can put that tension to good use. We can look for every opportunity to give and receive love, to appreciate nature, to heal our wounds and the wounds of others, to forgive, and to serve.