You yourself are in an ecstatic state to such a point that you feel as though you almost don't exist. I've experienced this time and again. My hand seems devoid of myself, and I have nothing to do with what is happening. I just sit there watching in a state of awe and wonderment. And it just flows out by itself.

But it is impossible to enjoy a tennis game, a book, or a conversation unless attention is fully concentrated on the activity.

...perhaps the most distinguishing trait of visionary leaders is that they believe in a goal that benefits not only themselves, but others as well. It is such vision that attracts the psychic energy of other people, and makes them willing to work beyond the call of duty for the organization.

We can either help to make this world a more incredible place than it has ever been, or we can hasten its return to inorganic dust.

People without an internalized symbolic system can all too easily become captives of the media.

It is as if evolution has built a safety device in our nervous system that allows us to experience full happiness only when we are living at 100%-when we are fully using the physical and mental equipment we have been given.

The ability to take misfortune and make something good come of it is a rare gift. Those who possess it are ..said to have resilience or courage.