“Whatever realization may come by way of silence; our happiness is never won that way. Happiness is not happiness unless it is shared. For happiness is the one thing in all the world that comes to us only at the moment we give it, and is likewise increased by being given away.” Clark Strand (The Wisdom of Frogs)

“Many of us are using our spirituality as a way to avoid life, to avoid seeing things we really need to see, to avoid being confronted with our own misunderstanding and illusions. Life itself has a tremendous capacity to show us truth, to wake us up. And yet, many of us avoid this thing called life, even as it is attempting to wake us up.” Adyashanti (The End of Your World)

“It is said we are insignificant compared to the Universe. But so is everything else, from gophers to galaxies. And yet, the Universe is the community of everything that exists. Therefore, everything is significant. Including you and me.” Paul Harrison (Elements of Pantheism)

“Only when I’m in possession of my own heart can I be present for another in a healing, encouraging, empowering way. Then I have a gift to offer, the best gift I possess – the gift of a self that is whole, that stands in the world on its own two feet.” Parker Palmer (We Deserve the Compassion We Give)

Self-realization requires that we break down everything we identify with in order to understand where we are and how we feel about being there. We must free ourselves from all encumbrances in order to look within and discover the mental and spiritual freedom that is our birthright.” Iyanla Vanzant (social media post)

“You begin by letting thoughts flow and watching them. The very observation slows down the mind till it stops altogether. Once the mind is quiet, keep it quiet. Don’t get bored with peace, be in it, go deeper into it.” Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj