The secret of success is learning how to use pain and pleasure instead
of having pain and pleasure use you. read more

The secret of success is learning how to use pain and pleasure instead
of having pain and pleasure use you. If you do that, you're in control of
your life. If you don't, life controls you.

Generosity is another quality which, like patience, letting go,
non-judging, and trust, provides a solid foundation for mindfulness
practice. You read more

Generosity is another quality which, like patience, letting go,
non-judging, and trust, provides a solid foundation for mindfulness
practice. You might experiment with using the cultivation of generosity as
a vehicle for deep self-observation and inquiry as well as an exercise in
giving. A good place to start is with yourself. See if you can give
yourself gifts that may be true blessings, such as self-acceptance, or
some time each day with no purpose. Practice feeling deserving enough to
accept these gifts without obligation-to simply receive from yourself, and
from the universe.

Good instincts usually tell you what to do before your head has figured it
out.

Good instincts usually tell you what to do before your head has figured it
out.

Comfort zones are most often expanded through discomfort.

Comfort zones are most often expanded through discomfort.

A "Bay Area Bisexual" told me I didn't quite coincide with
either of her desires.

A "Bay Area Bisexual" told me I didn't quite coincide with
either of her desires.

When you do not know what you are doing and what you are doing is the best -- that is read more

When you do not know what you are doing and what you are doing is the best -- that is inspiration.

The difference between school and life? In school, you're taught a
lesson and then given a test. In life, you're read more

The difference between school and life? In school, you're taught a
lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches
you a lesson.

A racehorse that consistently runs just a second faster than another horse
is worth millions of dollars more. Be willing read more

A racehorse that consistently runs just a second faster than another horse
is worth millions of dollars more. Be willing to give that extra effort
that separates the winner from the one in second place.

Let your intentions create your methods and not the other way around.

Let your intentions create your methods and not the other way around.