Recurrent floods of sadness and anger gradually wash away the rubble of the defunct relationship, leaving only the bits of treasure: the remembered moments of real communion, a new understanding of your own mistakes, a clear picture of the dysfunctions you will never tolerate again.

To know what that true self is without social pressure is to know your true nature.

When we run from our feelings, they follow us. Everywhere.

The holy days are the best times to focus on real enthusiasm, the inner source that lightens and sanctifies our lives all year.

All religious leaders and spiritual teachers emphasize finding a place within us that is true. People who obsessively follow these leaders instead of their own purpose attach to the spiritual leader and become fanatical and controlling. That's why Jesus tried to tell his followers not to get attached to outward form.

Any moment you spend attacking yourself is a moment away from your higher purpose and your power to love. Don't go there.

If you'd rather live surrounded by pristine objects than by the traces of happy memories, stay focused on tangible things. Otherwise, stop fixating on stuff you can touch and start caring about stuff that touches you.