The underlying motivation that drives all addiction is our insistence on avoiding pain. However, the pain you are avoiding is based in the past, and has nothing to do with the present moment.

We are on a journey of becoming that which we already are. That is the impossible paradox of our lives.

You get lost because you think there is somewhere to go. If you give up believing in a goal or a destination, then you cannot get lost. In the present moment, there is no destination.

Everything that happens is designed to awaken us. Everything.

The past is gone. The future never arrives. In truth, there is no life outside of this moment!

It disguises it’s thoughts as your thoughts, it’s feelings with your feelings, you think it’s you.

There is no greater power than the power of love, which arises from Presence. It overcomes all resistance.

When you are present, you are transcendent of the mind and ego and so you can witness your mind and ego. You can be conscious of your thoughts without being lost in them when they arise.

As you awaken, the present moment becomes your home. You still play in the world of time, but you're not identified with the story unfolding there.

Everything that occurs in your life is part of God's plan to wake you up.

When you are truly present, you illuminate everything around you.

The word lethologica describes the state of not being able to remember the word you want.

I had a dream that I could please everyone. Well that will always be a dream, because I find that near to impossible to do.

My life is not to be somebody else's impact - you know what I mean?

A good man not only forbears those gratifications which are forbidden by reason and religion, but even restrains himself in unforbidden instances.

Ability is the result of mental and physical toughness, resourcefulness, and powerful concentration.

I'm never running for office. I love being able to speak to members of Congress or members of the Senate and floating on either side, because it takes all of us. It's going to take both of them.

I really think positive and hope that everything works out. Because you can't really change anything.

God can be found only in suffering and the cross.

If you don't want to work, you have to work to earn enough money so that you won't have to work.

We last longer if we compete against ourselves for the good of others instead of competing against others for the good of ourselves.