The first principle of ethical power is Purpose... By purpose, I
don't mean your objective or intention-something toward which you read more

The first principle of ethical power is Purpose... By purpose, I
don't mean your objective or intention-something toward which you are
always striving. Purpose is something bigger. It is the picture you have
of yourself-the kind of person you want to be or the kind of life you want
to lead.

A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write, if
he is to be ultimately at read more

A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write, if
he is to be ultimately at peace with himself.

I love humanity, it's the people I can't stand.

I love humanity, it's the people I can't stand.

The awakening has begun!

The awakening has begun!

All good is hard. All evil is easy. Dying, losing, cheating, and
mediocrity is easy. Stay away from easy.

All good is hard. All evil is easy. Dying, losing, cheating, and
mediocrity is easy. Stay away from easy.

Creativity can solve almost any problem. The creative act, the defeat
of habit by originality, overcomes everything.

Creativity can solve almost any problem. The creative act, the defeat
of habit by originality, overcomes everything.

Never interrupt someone doing what you said couldn't be done.

Never interrupt someone doing what you said couldn't be done.

Poverty is not the root cause of crime.

Poverty is not the root cause of crime.

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.