“The thing is to live fully, all the time knowing that it could be your last breath. That takes some powerful faith.”

“Some people say they're afraid about dying. Noooo ... it's the fear of living totally in the moment, living fully engaged, and independent at the same time. That's the real fear.”

“When you have nothing other than your breath, then you are fully alive.”

“The trip is to play your part in the play knowing all along that you are not the one playing the part. That requires a good dose of faith and another dose of exquisite humor – sort of like looking in the mirror. Who is that?”

“When you are around people who are really suffering, you get to experience some of their suffering and that can make you stronger in your faith.”

“You always have to be prepared that the thing we want most desperately to happen may not happen the way we think. That takes faith. So why not try wanting to see something happen without desperation.”

“You could lead your life as if the whole world were watching you on TV, or you could lead your life as if no one is watching you – same thing.”