Being a producer is a very different experience than writing my own songs.
Only when human beings are able to perceive and acknowledge the Self in each other can there be real peace.
Love one another without any expectations. Then, there is no need to go anywhere in search of heaven.
Whatever you see, hear or experience in the world is ephemeral. Get in touch with the eternal substratum of everything.
Problems arise when you identify with your thoughts and emotions. Try to be a witness to the thoughts instead of being totally identified with them.
Changing the world is like trying to straighten a dog's tail. However much you may try, you won't succeed. But although the tail won't straighten, if you keep trying every day, at least you will put on some muscle. Similarly, even though it is difficult to make a change, our effort to do so in itself brings positive results. It will help us change. Without waiting for others to change,if we change ourselves first, that will make a difference. Instead of worrying about results, focus on doing our best in what we are engaged in.
God realization and self-realization are one and the same. God-realization is nothing but the ability and expansiveness of heart to love everything equally.
We begin with the hypothesis that any subject can be taught effectively in some intellectually honest form to any child at any stage of development.
But the main things about a man are his eyes and his feet. He should be able to see the world and go after it.
[A] spirit of justice and friendly accomodation. . . is our duty and our interest to cultivate with all nations.
For me, drawing is a way of navigating the imagination and it remains the fundamental vehicle of my practice. Drawing allows me to be at my most inventive.