All things reflect the divine energy of nature—every flower, every rock, every sound, every sight. Once we realize that truth, we cannot help but smile.

When you play guitar you are drawing a frame around a moment and saying to the listener, 'Here is how I want you to experience this. How you begin and end a solo is framing, How you structure a song is framing, how you present yourself onstage is framing. See every corner, not just the center, framing should heighten the impact of the art and give clarity to your vision.

Stop thinking about the audience and what they may be thinking of your music. Just play the music.

In zen, it is a cardinal sin to waste time. To waste time is to squander the here and now, which, if you think about it, is all that we have.

Zen teaches that our approach to today determines our whole approach to life.

The only time and place to find enlightenment is in this moment. No need to check your watch. The time is now.

Maturity means learning the value of that which is hard-earned.