Every ending is a new beginning. Through the grace of God, we can always start again. (Page 120.)

I feel that the term "new age" is used by basically hostile media to diminish and marginalize a conversation that is very significant. It's held in place by journalists who are constantly looking for hooks and sound bites to keep them from having to make the effort of a deeper understanding and a more profound level of communication with the public.

Love is the essential reality and our purpose on earth. To be consciously aware of it, to experience love in ourselves and others, is the meaning of life. Meaning does not lie in things. Meaning lies in us.

Carrying the past in to the present, we program the future to continue the past. Letting go the past in the present, we free the future to be something else.

I believe that the spirit of God enters into the details and if we ask for guidance we will be led to the places where we can learn most fully because we can be most joyful. If I'm in a place that's lonely, I think God has one or two things to say. Extend your hand in service so that you might meet people or go somewhere else - or both.

You have to make a space in your heart, in your mind and in your life itself for authentic human connection.

Don't be concerned that things appear to be falling apart: this has to happen in order for something new and wonderful to emerge.