Let us be silent, that we may hear the whispers of the gods.

Mindfulness is often spoken of as the heart of Buddhist meditation. It's not about Buddhism, but about paying attention. That's what all meditation is, no matter what tradition or particular technique is used.

We are graced with a greater capacity for direct contact with our own higher power than most of us are in the habit of using.

It's so easy to get caught up in the demands of life. And we all take refuge at times in routines and recliners and 'usual' anything!

Find joy and solace in the simple, and cultivate your utopia by feeling the Tao in every cubic inch of space.

I had been used to chatter. To sit quietly did not come easy. However, with time and patience, I was learning.

The first demand any work of art makes upon us is to surrender. Look. Listen. Receive. Get yourself out of the way.

It is possible that we can get so busy doing work 'for' the Lord that we have no time FOR the Lord.

It isn't as bad as you sometimes think it is. It all works out. Don't worry. Put your trust in God, and move forward with faith and confidence in the future.

The real 'work' of prayer is to become silent and listen to the voice that says good things about me.

There were times when I could not afford to sacrifice the bloom of the present moment to any work, whether of the head or hand. I love a broad margin to my life.

If I can center down and strengthen the core of who I am, and the core of who I am is my relationship with God, then that helps me maintain peace deep down. If I can maintain a healthy spiritual core, I think that's enormous for helping the stress.