“In the final moments when only the most meaningful strands of life remain, it’s really our human connections that rise to the top. That’s the clarity that we get at the end of life…. But it was my parents who taught me from the earliest ages that we don’t have

“The best way to take care of the future is to take care of the present moment.” – Thich Nhat Hanh

“If you cling to an idea as the unalterable truth, then when the truth does come in person and knocks on your door, you will not be able to open the door and accept it. “ The Buddha, from The “Udana Sutra”

"Follow the three R's: – Respect for self – Respect for others – Responsibility for all your actions" ~ Dalai Lama XIV

“Make an attitude to be in gratitude, you will find the whole Universe will come to you.”  ~ Harbhajan Singh Yogi

We’re going to move ahead, with hope, on the path. ~ Tenku Ruff

"Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. We are all the same in this notion: The potential for greatness lives within each of us." — Wilma Rudolph

“Until he extends his circle of compassion to include all living things, man will not himself find peace.”       ~ Albert Schweitzer

"You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf." ~Jon Kabat Zinn

“You think this is just another day in your life? It is not just another day. It is the one day that is given to you. Today.” — Brother David Steindl-Rast