By becoming intimate with how we close down and how we open up, we awaken our unlimited potential.

Feel the wounded heart that's underneath the addiction, self-loathing, or anger.

The more neurosis the more wisdom.

Patience takes courage. It is not an ideal state of calm. In fact, when we practice patience we will see our agitation far more clearly.

What happens with you when you begin to feel uneasy, unsettled, queasy? Notice the panic, notice when you instantly grab for something. (51)

It is possible to move through the drama of our lives without believing so earnestly in the character that we play.

Don’t worry about achieving. Don’t worry about perfection. Just be there each moment as best you can.