"The most important element in facilitating an upward movement in consciousness is an attitude of willingness. "

David R. Hawkins, MD, PhD, Power vs. Force: The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior

"When you're in a body, you just never know what kind of day it's going to be."

Gary Renard, The Disappearance of the Universe: Straight Talk About Illusions, Past Lives, Religion, Sex, Politics, and the Miracles of Forgiveness

"We get two lives: the one we learn with and the one we live after that."

Bernard Malamud

"Be impeccable with your word; Don't take anything personally; Don't make assumptions; Always do your best."

Don Miguel Ruiz from The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom

"Everyone wants to be [heard]."

The Pigeon Lady in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

"If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun."

Katharine Hepburn

"The purpose of life is to be restored back to love, moment to moment. To fulfill this purpose, the individual must acknowledge that he is one hundred percent responsible for creating his life the way it is. He must come to see that it is his thoughts that create his life moment to moment. The problems are not people, places, and situations, but rather the thoughts of them."

Dr. Ihaleakala Hew Len from Zero Limits

"Emanate love to all in your sphere without distinction or prejudice."

Sunyata Satchitananda

"Every obnoxious act is a cry for help."

Zig Ziglar from http://www.brainyquote.com/

"Do not seek fame. Do not make plans. Do not be absorbed by activities. Do not think that you know. Be aware of all that is and dwell in the infinite. Wander where there is no path. Be all that heaven gave you, but act as though you have received nothing. Be empty, that is all."

Chuang Tsu

"NOW is the time to live your ideal life!"

Cousineau

"Truth without love is incomplete and will not convert the heart."

Father John Adams, Blessed Sacrament Church

"If you want to change how you feel about somebody, change how you treat them. "

Anne Lamott from "Plan B: Further Thoughts on Faith"

"Light your lamp and pass it on, Let it shine for everyone, So we all may know and we may see, We are one great family. "

Iris Lambert, from the congregational hymn at Seattle Unity Church