We are all part of the universe; we are not the center, but we are all connected biologically to each other; we are connected chemically to the earth; and we are connected atomically to the stars and the universe.

Happiness is an imaginary condition, A theoretical concept. Do not attribute it to anyone—the living, the dead, children, or adults. This relatively new doctrine of happiness entitlement can raise expectations that can never be fulfilled, thereby producing feelings of failure and melancholy.   

Every life has a measure of sorrow. Sometimes it is this that awakens us. Do not seek perfection in a changing world. Instead, perfect your love.

From A Way to Health. Out soon.

Satoru

When complexity makes knowledge difficult to attain we are an organism that substitutes knowledge with beliefs. Then we become susceptible to manipulation and ideology and follow false prophets. Public policy becomes shaped by irrational beliefs rather than knowledge or facts. 
Satoru

If elected, Trump will run the country like a pigeon playing chess.

He will only play if he uses the white pieces.

His first move is to knock over all the pieces. 

Then he will shit all over the board.

He will then declare he won the game.

Mussolini Trump and his cohorts are in a very elite club, and you’re not in it.

Protect our country and our democracy by voting for the person that will do the least harm.

Physical fitness can be a form of spiritual practice toward enlightenment.

Strength, power, and control of your muscles allow you to move effectively. Suppleness gives you an optimal range of motion and flexibility. Stamina gives you endurance. And Sensitivity gives you coordination, reflects, speed, balance, timing, and rhythm.

It takes an effort to attempt to mold students and some people into civilized members of the community. It only sometimes works. Among adults, I liked to use a joke as an example of that effort. A little girl was out with her grandmother when they saw two dogs mating. “What are they doing, Grandma?” asked the girl. The grandmother was embarrassed and said, “The dog on top hurt his paw, and the one underneath is carrying him to a doctor.”

“They’re just like people, aren’t they, Grandma?” said the little one. 

“How do you mean?” asked Grandma.

“Offer someone a helping hand,” said the little girl, “and they fuck you every time.”