The spiritual path is not a solo endeavor. In fact, the very notion of a self who is trying to free her/ himself is a delusion. We are in it together and the company of spiritual friends helps us realize our interconnectedness.

Become a witness to your thoughts.

Just remember that everyone is struggling; everyone is living with fear and uncertainty and it doesn't matter what their politics are.

When we put down ideas of what life should be like, we are free to wholeheartedly say yes to our life as it is.

It is through realizing loving presence as our very essence, through being that presence, that we discover true freedom.

Our greatest longing is to be intimate.

Most of us grew up with a very damaging story that something is wrong with us. Gradually - or as in my case, suddenly - we become resolved not to believe this anymore. It takes a dedicated practice to follow up on that resolution, because the conditioning is very strong to keep generating self-demeaning stories.