I was like you are. I thought Jesus came and died on the cross. Jesus' being here was about his death and dying on the cross but it really was about him coming to show us how to do it. To show us the Christ-consciousness that he had and that conciousness abides in all of us. That's what I got. That's what I got.

Whatever your secret, live your own truth; life is too short.

Tithe in kind where your spirit is fed.

For years I've advocated keeping a gratitude journal, writing down five things every day that brought pleasure and gratefulness.

There's a group of 12 oak trees on my property in California that I call 'my disciples.' Their branches form a canopy over the ground, and I sit underneath them for inspiration.

The biggest mistake in helping undeserved kids is not raising the bar high enough. Children will believe if you believe in them.

Reading gave me hope.