The bones and tendons of the mind are mindfulness and awareness. Mindfulness is the mind’s strength, and awareness is its flexibility. Without these abilities, we cannot function. When we drink a glass of water, drive a car, or have a conversation, we are using mindfulness and awareness.

Like gravity, karma is so basic we often don't even notice it.

We can't hire out our own inner work, but we can do the manual labor with delight and decency.

As the conceptual, material world increases its hold on us, and inanimate objects become more lifelike, we humans must become more human. Open hearts, kindness and care-these are our most precious gifts.

It doesn’t matter if you’re rich or poor-the determining factor of success and happiness is contentment.

When stress is the basic state of mind, even good things stress us out. We have to learn to let go.

Being human is a precious situation, and we shouldn't waste time in useless activities.