Priority is a function of context.

Self-awareness involves deep personal honesty. It comes from asking and answering hard questions.

We judge ourselves by our intentions. And others by their actions.

Patience is emotional diligence.

Nothing is as fast as the speed of trust. Nothing is as fulfilling as a relationship of trust. Nothing is as inspiring as an offering of trust. Nothing is as profitable as the economics of trust. Nothing has more influence than a reputation of trust.

Principles always have natural consequences attached to them. There are positive consequences when we live in harmony with the principles. There are negative consequences when we ignore them. But because these principles apply to everyone, whether or not they are aware, this limitation is universal. And the more we know of correct principles, the greater is our personal freedom to act wisely.

Only as we keep an open communication with our deep inner life will we have the wisdom to make effective choices.