Most of us lead far more meaningful lives than we know. Often finding meaning is not about doing things differently; it is about seeing familiar things in new ways.

Life offers its wisdom generously. Everything teaches. Not everyone learns. Life asks of us the same thing we have been asked in every class: "Stay awake." "Pay attention." But paying attention is no simple matter. It requires us not to be distracted by expectations, past experiences, labels, and masks. It asks that we not jump to early conclusions and that we remain open to surprise.

When we know ourselves to be connected to all others, acting compassionately is simply the natural thing to do.

People have the natural capacity to affirm and embrace life in the most difficult of circumstances.

Sooner or later we will come to the edge of all that we can control and find life, waiting there for us.

Religion is a bridge to the spiritual, but the spiritual lies beyond religion.

Our limitations serve, our wounds serve, even our darkness can serve.