When a man finds that within him which is real, which is constant, abiding, changeless, and eternal, he enters into that Reality, and becomes meek.

Relief from suffering is not its end any more than the temporary abeyance of bombs over a battlefield is the same as peace upon it. Only the understanding of suffering is its eventual absolution.

Topic: Freedom from Anxious Thoughts and Feelings Starts Here (5/5/21 Classroom Talk)

Self-evaluation begins with self-excavation, so that whether we live as angels or animals depends on whether we use our lives to discover the unknown peaceable heights within ourselves, or allow ourselves to be content with living in conflict.

Until the peace and pleasure found within yourself is equal to or greater than any consolation found outside of yourself, then your power to be patient, loving, and profitable in every moment is, at best, conditional.

Until the peace and pleasure found within yourself is equal to -- or greater than any consolation found outside of yourself -- then your power to be patient, loving, and profitable in every moment is, at best, conditional.

The weight of any kind of fear, weariness, or worry is the negative by-product of our own past as it inserts, and then asserts, itself upon the light of peace that is the present moment.

The one who, given the least, knows the greatest contentment in life -- who is able to find the highest good in the lowliest of things -- must be considered the most fortunate of us all.

What is real spiritual strength? It is knowing that we need never compromise ourselves in any way -- with anyone, or over anything -- in order to be at peace...