“Honor your relationships by developing listening skills.”

“Thoughts, words, emotions & deeds not coming from love are likely coming from fear.”

“Any methodology for developing patience requires a multi-tiered approach.”

“We yearn for there to be meaning to our lives, balanced with a sense of inner peace & joy.”

“You honor yourself by acting with dignity and composure.”

“The erruption of feelings & emotions that follows a near-death exerience, or any event that causes us to stop & look deeply at the reality of our lives, is ripe with the potential for insight & clarity.”

“We train the mind so that we can enjoy greater peace, happiness, wisdom & equanimity.”

“Being a senior doesn’t automatically make one wise but the wise & foolish alike have things to teach us.”

“We all have issues & we have usually come by them honestly.”

“That’s why it’s called a practice. We have to practice a practice if it is to be of value.”

“The practice of lovingkindness can uplift us & relieve sorrow & unhappiness.”

“Directing the mind to stay in the present can be a formidable task.”

“One doesn’t have to be religious to lead a moral life or attain wisdom.”

“Patience is the direct antithesis of anger.”

“Accepting the reality of change gives rise to equanimity.”