Patience doesn't mean making a pact with the devil of denial, ignoring our emotions and aspirations. It means being wholeheartedly engaged in the process that's unfolding, rather than ripping open a budding flower or demanding a caterpillar hurry up and get that chrysalis stage over with.

It is so powerful when we can leave behind our ordinary identities, no longer think of ourselves primarily as a conductor, or writer, or salesclerk, and go to a supportive environment to deeply immerse in meditation practice.

All beings want to be happy, yet so very few know how. It is out of ignorance that any of us cause suffering, for ourselves or for others

True happiness is born of letting go of what is unnecessary.

Training our mind through meditation does not mean forcibly subjugating it or beating it into shape.

Even on the spiritual path, we have things we'll tend to cover up or be in denial about.

We are all too often told by someone that we are too old, too young, too different, too much the same, and those comments can be devastating.