That's what depression had wrought inside me: one, vast, barren rock garden-without the garden

Stubborness is also determination. It's simply a matter of shifting from "won't power" to "will power.

Some people think that meditation takes time away from physical accomplishment. Taken to extremes, of course, that's true. Most people, however, find that meditation creates more time than it takes.

You are powerful. Sorry. Hate to be the bearer of bad news. You are. You can continue arm wrestling with yourself, or you can use both arms, your whole heart, and all your strength to wrestle with greatness. The choice is yours.

Let your intentions create your methods and not the other way around.

Send the light of your own loving ahead of you. When you get there, the loving will have prepared a place for you. Be kind, gentle, and enjoy the journey.

Life is not a struggle. It's a wiggle.