Crisis

In every crisis there is a message. Crises are nature’s way of forcing change–breaking down old structures, shaking loose negative habits so that something new and better can take their place. Susan Taylor

Life

Life is both dreadful and wonderful. To practice meditation is to be in touch with both aspects. Thich Nhat Hanh

Sunshine

If you spend your whole life waiting for the storm, you’ll never enjoy the sunshine. Morris West

Individuals

Ultimately, both parents and children are seen as individuals. For all their claims on one another, each is entitled to a life separate and distinct from the other. Francine Klagsbrun

The Mystery

Christian, Jew, Muslim, shaman, Zoroastrian, stone, ground, mountain, river, each has a secret way of being with the mystery. Rumi

Meditation

Meditation is the art of allowing everything to simply be, in the deepest possible way. Adyashanti

Avoidance

Avoiding problems you need to face, is avoiding the life you need to live. Paulo Coelho

Forward

Don’t dwell on what went wrong. Instead, focus on what to do next. Spend your energies on moving forward toward finding the answer. Denis Waitley

Success

Material success may result in the accumulation of possessions; but only spiritual success will enable you to enjoy them. Nido Qubein

Open Heart

Once our hearts are open, all existence appears naturally beautiful and harmonious.

Tarthang Tulku