Forgiveness is not the misguided act of condoning irresponsible, hurtful behavior. Nor is it a superficial turning of the other cheek that leaves us feeling victimized and martyred. Rather, it is the finishing of old business that allows us to experience the present, free of contamination from the past.

Healing is the rediscovery of who we are and who we have always been.

If we believe that the universe is unfriendly and that our very souls are in danger, peace will be elusive at best.

When we are capable of living in the moment free from the tyranny of "shoulds," free from the nagging sensation that this moment isn't right, we will have peaceful hearts.

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.

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

Unpredictability is closely related to uncontrollability.