Gratitude, generosity and humility are inherent characteristics of one who is present. When you awaken, you will realize that everyone and everything has the same right to be here as you do. This includes every human Being, every tree Being, every flower Being, and every other kind of Being.

If you fully awaken, you will not know yourself. Understand this, and you will understand all.

It's not them, it's you. It's not there, it's here. It's not then, it's now.

Surrender the dream and the truth will be revealed.

Beyond all experience is the one who is experiencing. Beyond all change is the One who never changes.

You cannot be present in an abstract way. Presence is not about disappearing into nothingness. You can only be present with something that is actually here.

As you awaken, the present moment becomes your home. You still play in the world of time, but you're not identified with the story unfolding there.