There has to be a womp on the side of the head that defeats and undercuts this game of performance. It has to fall apart. Now unfortunately, that very often does not happen until what I call the second half of life, when there's been enough death in the family and you start experiencing your own physical deterioration.

Contemplation is an alternative consciousness that refuses to identify with or feed what are only passing shows. It is the absolute opposite of addiction, consumerism or any egoic consciousness.

Worship of Jesus is rather harmless and risk-free; actually following Jesus changes everything.

There is nothing to prove and nothing to protect. I am who I am and it's enough.

The true mystic is always both humble and compassionate, for she knows that she does not know.

We do not make or create our souls, we just grow them up.

It's important to note that Jesus and Christ are two different faith affirmations. Hardly any Christians have been taught that - they think "Christ" is Jesus's last name.