In pursuing personal growth, there are issues where we can advance just so far by ourselves. At some point, our continued progress and improvement can only come about through relationships with others. Romantic love is an intense and intimate exposure to another person; if we can be who we want to be, even in that context, then our spiritual growth is exponentially expanded.

Problems come about when we try to direct the flow of the universe rather than allow it to reveal its own design. Inherent in that design is a love for all living things.

The world as we know it is falling apart at the seams, because it's an inadequate container for the truth of who we are.

The role of a leader is not to rule over other people, but to hold a space for their own genius.

A person acting from a motivation of contribution and service rises to such a level of moral authority that worldly success is a natural result.

If I choose to bless another person, I will always end up feeling more blessed.

All manifestation of fear is a reflection of the fact that humanity has forgotten its spiritual identity. In beginning to remember it, we put fear on notice that its days are numbered.