Now is the only time. How we relate to it creates the future. In other words, if we're going to be more cheerful in the future, it's because of our aspiration and exertion to be cheerful in the present. What we do accumulates; the future is the result of what we do right now.

Holding on to anything blocks wisdom.

We tend to forget that we are part of the natural scheme of things.

Unconditional good heart toward others is not even a possibility unless we attend to our own demons.

The greatest obstacle to connecting with our joy is resentment.

As long as our orientation is toward perfection or success, we will never learn about unconditional friendship with ourselves, nor will we find compassion.

Awareness is the key. Do we see the stories that we're telling ourselves and question their validity?