Traditions allow our hearts and minds to unite with others so we can connect. The community feeling of tradition allows us to express our own individualism in a unified and connected process that is safe and accepting. As we find the traditions that inspire our desire, that fuels our learning, we can grow while staying grounded.

Extreme moments of adversity will always push us into needed periods of reflection. These moments are when we decide who we are, what we will do, and what we want to become. The fires of our life are what forge the character of our soul. In these intense episodes, we are confronted with questions that produce clarity. Our true self is brought to the surface so we can fulfill our potential.

Humility is not just admitting mistakes – it is trying to find new ways to be wrong.

The more times we are wrong, the more times we can find the truth.

If we are right all the time, it really means we have not opened our hearts to a better way.

Fresh eyes and fresh ears are the fastest way through a problem.

That is why we share, that is why we have community, that is why have family.

The more we share, the more we can help and be helped.

The reward is not the outcome, the reward is the feelings the outcome creates.

Face to face is great.

Heart to heart is better.

One kind action is worth more than one million kind intentions.

One kind word spoken is worth more than one million kind prayers.

As we focus on what is real and true, our peace increases.

Our peace is felt and becomes stronger because of our focus.

Truth is found in questions. Before the question, there is no desire or “need” for truth. If we want to get better, we ask the right questions. All healing is found in truth.

Insights come from reflection and experience. Insights are true, insights that are not true are delusions. The wrong thoughts can distort our insights and create delusions. In order to create the right thoughts study, focus, commit and trust people who love you and want to support you.