“You have as many burdens on your shoulders as you choose to place there.”

“If something isn’t working for you, then something else is working for you. Every situation is repairable if we choose not to be impaired or despaired.”

“Don’t carry the world around or your history around like a burden. In fact, don’t carry it around at all. One step at a time.”

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

“You don’t have to lead your life for others – just lead your life.”

“If you let your heart rule you, you’ll have a good ruler by which to measure things. This can be called wisdom.”

“You don’t always have to say what’s on your mind. You can keep it to yourself for the time being. That’s called patience.”