The goal of all philosophy/religion/pursuits of knowledge seems to be a perceptual shift that accounts for all of reality.  HOW that shift is executed is where traditions differ and where traditions fail–I’d say because they focus too much on the HOW, instead of the shift itself.  

Whatever works, right? 😉

Immense strength is gained from admitting a weakness, and immense power is gained from dealing with it.

I’ve often seen people (including myself) chain themselves to convenience—unless things flow smoothly and are readily available, things don’t get done.  

And this conundrum is exactly why discipline and creativity are available to us, for combining those qualities can free us from the illusory shackles of convenience and allow us to soar.

Training one’s perception is essential.  In many cases, I believe that our personal jail cells can be unlocked through a simple shift in perception.

The best way to weather others’ judgment?  Personally, I find that the best way to do this is to live life so that I like what I see when I look in the mirror.  Yeah, that means taking risks and leading a disciplined life…but I’ve found that on the days I do this, the weight of others’ scorn simply evaporates.

As death is a certainty, why hold back on working towards what you want?  Better yet:  Why hold back TODAY?

I suspect that fortune and wealth are both tests to see whether we imprison ourselves with indulgence…or free ourselves with newfound access.

What editing really is, is making sure that your work is strong enough to house the interdimensional portal you have concealed inside it—that oh-so-carefully constructed portal that leads to wherever your imagination took you when you were drafting your work.

The more you step off the beaten path, the more you see that it’s the path that beats you down.