A job is something we do to get a paycheck and pay our bills. Jobs are legitimate, at times, but work is why we are here in the universe. Work and calling often go together.

Prayer is essentially about making the heart strong so that fear cannot penetrate there.

I think that there's a hidden darkness in all of us!

Big-heartednes s is the most essential virtue on the spiritual journey.

I'm really enjoying the process of learning to fly. How it will fit into my life down the road - I'm looking forward to discovering that.

When it comes to wilderness animals we have to make an effort to preserve what areas we can that they can be themselves in. Its come to a point though, clearly, where some species have to be cared for by humans if they are not going to disappear altogether.

The only way to learn compassion is through your heart; you have to back up and pass through your own pain.