Your first daily priority should be stillness, attention to what you really know and what you really feel.

Most people go through their whole lives," John went on, "and never have one miracle happen to them. You've had dozens and dozens, and you still want more! It's like God gives you a brownie, I mean a really good brownie, but you can't be content with it. You want the whole pan of brownies. Nobody gets that.

Conflict in close relationships is not only inevitable, it's essential. Intimacy connects people who are inevitably different.

Welcoming imperfection is the way to accomplish what perfectionism promises but never delivers. It gives us our best performance and genuine acceptance in the family of human -- and by that I mean imperfect -- beings.

Tiny steps will get you to your goal months and months sooner. A little is better than a lot.

Imagine what you'd do if it absolutely didn't matter what people thought of you. Got it? Good. Never go back.

If a problem looks difficult, relax. If it looks impossible, relax even more. Then begin encouraging small changes, putting just enough pressure on yourself to move one turtle step forward. Then rest, savor, celebrate. Then step again. You’ll find that slow is fast, gentle is powerful, and stillness moves mountains.