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

Guilt says I've done something wrong; ... shame says there is something wrong with me. Guilt says I've made a mistake; ... shame says I am a mistake. Guilt says what did was not good; ... shame says I am no good.

Growing up means leaving home and becoming a self supporting adult. I think this the hardest task any human being hast to face.

The feeling of righteousness is the core mood alteration among religious addicts. Religious addiction is a massive problem in our society. It may be the most pernicious of all addictions because it’s so hard for a person to break his delusion and denial. How can anything be wrong with loving God and giving your life for good works and service to mankind?

I have never met an aggressive person who wasn’t a fearful person.

We move from the illusion of certainty, to the certainty of illusion

We cannot heal what we cannot feel.