I believe in mystery and multiplicity. To religious believers this may sound almost pagan. But I don't think so.

When 'happiness' eludes us - as, eventually, it always will - we have the invitation to examine our programmed responses and to exercise our power to choose again.

It’s a gift to joyfully recognize and accept our own smallness and ordinariness. Then you are free with nothing to live up to, nothing to prove, and nothing to protect. Such freedom is my best description of Christian maturity, because once you know that your “I” is great and one with God, you can ironically be quite content with a small and ordinary “I.” No grandstanding is necessary. Any question of your own importance or dignity has already been resolved once and for all and forever.

I decided years ago that if I'm going to keep teaching contemplation, then the last years of my life should be contemplative.

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.

If you do not transform your wounds you will transmit them.

The Gospel is not a fire insurance policy for the next world, but a life assurance policy for this world.