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"To say that Nature displays intelligence doesn't make you a Christian fundamentalist. Einstein said as much, and a fascinating theory called the anthropic principle has been seriously considered by Stephen Hawking, among others."
"It's high time to rescue "intelligent design" from the politics of religion. There are too many riddles not yet answered by either biology or the Bible, and by asking them honestly, without foregone conclusions, science could take a huge leap forward."
"Each person is entitled to some version of God that seems real, yet many versions contradict one another. The God of any religion is only a fragment of God. This has to be true, because a being who is unbounded has no image, no role to play, no location either inside or outside the cosmos, whereas religions offer many images--father, mother, lawgiver, judge, ruler of the universe."
"It would be helpful if the universe would give us one big clue, or a giant compass, if you will, pointing to the direction we should be taking. In fact, the compass is there. To find it, you need only look inside yourself to discover your soul's purest desire, its dream for your life."
"God gave humans the truth, and the devil came and he said, 'Let's give it a name and call it religion.'"
"To graciously receive is an expression of the dignity of giving."
"Sex is a spiritual experience."
"Meditation helps you do less and accomplish more."
"So, you pay attention to what is in every moment. And when you do that, then you realize that the presence of God is everywhere."
"Nature reflects the moods of the wizard."
"The mind loves whatever repeats a pleasurable experience from the past. "I love this" basically means "I love repeating what felt so good before"."
"And stop talking in that puffed-up way they taught you. Words aren't brains, you know."
"At any given time the universe is giving you the best result possible."
"If you have your attention on what is see its fullness in every moment you will discover the dance of the divine in every leaf in every petal in every blade of grass in every rainbow in every rushing stream in every breath of every living being. ...beyond memory and judgement lies the ocean of universal consciousness."
"Reality is mind-made."
"The best work flows from us effortlessly. Allow the gifts of spirit to come to you."
"The goal actually, is to wake up now."
"In every perceived failure or setback is the seed of success."
"If we suspend judgment and look to how we can make conscious choices to uplift the situation, we can be sure that we are doing all we can to attract a happier and more harmonious outcome."
"The most good you can do for yourself spiritually is to live your life with total love, conviction, and purpose."