The new nuns don't know that they're 'supposed' to be meek and submissive, and so in many ways they believe they can do anything, because they've seen the earlier ones do it. In this way, there's nothing for them to doubt.

Our thinking can create liberation or it can create imprisonment. It depends on how we use our mind.

It's important to lighten up a bit!

We're not lowly sinners, we're not worthless beings. We are something jewel-like and beautiful.

To be enlightened doesn't mean you end up stupefied and unable to function.

When I look back I feel very grateful.

Try to develop some genuine love and compassion, some real caring for others.