Nothing you really value in your present life—a loving relationship, a good family, worthwhile and rewarding work, and the time to enjoy these things—came about by chance. They grew out of desire and intention.

Our scientific age demands that we provide definitions, measurements, and statistics in order to be taken seriously. Yet most of the important things in life cannot be precisely defined or measured. Can we define or measure love, beauty, friendship, or decency, for example?

We cannot live without the knowledge that someone cares about us.

When we seek for connection, we restore the world to wholeness. Our seemingly separate lives become meaningful as we discover how truly necessary we are to each other.

I have learned that to be with those I like is enough

I'm trying to surround myself during my life with the eight people I'd surround my bed with on my death.

To be loved, I think, is the thing that gets you up in the morning.

Becoming a good listener, you are able to connect with others on more levels and develop stronger, deeper relationships.