The path of spiritual growth is a path of lifelong learning.

You cannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time.

Whenever we seek to avoid the responsibility for our own behavior, we do so by attempting to give that responsibility to some other individual or organization or entity. But this means we then give away our power to that entity.

Examination of the world without is never as personally painful as examination of the world within.

Problems are the cutting edge that distinguishes between success and failure. Problems ... create our courage and wisdom.

Do what you feel called to do, but also be prepared to accept that you don't necessarily know what you're going to learn. Be willing to be surprised by forces beyond your control, and realize that a major learning on the journey is the art of surrender.

The act of loving is an act of self-evolution even when the purpose of the act is someone else's growth.