I played Mary at the age of seven in my first nativity play, and I loved it - there is something so fascinating about embodying someone else.

All of us have to be committed to a life beyond our own aspirations.

It is time for humanity to reset our spiritual compass from self-centeredness to other-centeredness.

Caution is the confidential agent of selfishness.

Neighbors are competitors instead of partners, suspicious instead of trustful, indifferent instead of helpful, cold instead of loving, greedy instead of generous. We no longer consider ourselves living in neighborhoods, but only as living next to 'hoods.'

The intelligent man, who exploits available resources for knowledge of the needs and wants of his fellows, will be more inclined to adjust his conduct to their needs than those who are less intelligent.

Pain and suffering that are not transformed are usually projected onto others.

Failure and suffering are the great equalizers and levelers among humans. Success is just the opposite. Communities and commitment can form around suffering much more than around how wonderful or superior we are.

Once I know that all suffering is both our suffering and God's suffering, I can better endure and trust the desolations and disappointments that come my way. I can live with fewer comforts and conveniences when I see my part in global warming. I can speak with a soft and trusting voice in the public domain if doing so will help lessen human hatred and mistrust. I can stop circling the wagons around my own group, if doing so will help us recognize our common humanity.

In any situation, your taking or giving of energy is what you are actually doing.

Albert Schweitzer said, "The only really happy people are those who have learned how to serve.

Anytime you use your God-given abilities to help others, you are fulfilling your purpose of life. What matters is not the Duration of your life, but the Donation of it.