All these feelings need to be felt. We need to stomp and storm; to sob and cry; to perspire and tremble.

It's okay to make mistakes. Mistakes are our teachers -- they help us to learn.

Our beliefs create the kind of world we believe in. We project our feelings, thoughts and attitudes onto the world. I can create a different world by changing my belief about the world. Our inner state creates the outer and not vice versa.

The spiritual quest is not some added benefit to our life, something you embark on if you have the time and inclination. We are spiritual beings on an earthly journey. Our spirituality makes up our beingness.

Children are natural Zen masters; their world is brand new in each and every moment.

True love heals and affects spiritual growth. If we do not grow because of someone else’s love, it’s generally because it is a counterfeit form of love.

Healthy shame is an emotion that teaches us about our limits. Like all emotions, shame moves us to get our basic needs met.