Enlightenment is not an attainment; it is a realization. And when you wake up, everything changes and nothing changes. If a blind… — Dan Millman Copy Share Image
A Zen student asked his roshi the most important element of Zen.The roshi replied, "Attention." "Yes, thank you," the student replied. "But… — Dan Millman Copy Share Image
When we align our lives with spiritual laws, challenges remain, but we can approach them with arms open wide, ready to dance. — Dan Millman Copy Share Image
Faith is our direct link to universal wisdom, reminding us that we know more than we have heard or read or studied… — Dan Millman Copy Share Image
There are times, you know, it's said in the Spiritual Tradition, just a glimpse at an enlightened personage can convey immense information… — Dan Millman Copy Share Image
Inward spiritual practices such as meditation, breathing techniques and self-analysis generate insights and enhance abilities, but none are so useful as learning… — Dan Millman Copy Share Image
Surrender means accepting this moment, this body, and this life with open arms. Surrender involves getting out of your own way and… — Dan Millman Copy Share Image
Our practices - our most spiritual practices - are hanging laundry on the line, raising children, building strong relationships, practicing kindness as… — Dan Millman Copy Share Image
A flash of enlightenment offers a preview of coming attractions, but when it fades, you will see more clearly what separates you… — Dan Millman Copy Share Image
Nature and training (in any sport or art) can teach us all the spiritual laws I describe in another book, The Laws… — Dan Millman Copy Share Image
If there is a central theme to what I called "a peaceful warrior's approach to living," and to The Four Purposes of… — Dan Millman Copy Share Image
...when you resist what happens, your mind begins to race; the same thoughts that impinge upon you are actually created by you. — Dan Millman Copy Share
Life is not suffering; it's just that you will suffer it, rather than enjoy it, until you let go of your mind's attachments and… — Dan Millman Copy Share
Coming to appreciate your worth can, in some cases, dramatically improve your circumstances by changing the choices you make and the actions you take.… — Dan Millman Copy Share
Inward spiritual practices such as meditation, breathing techniques and self-analysis generate insights and enhance abilities, but none are so useful as learning to live… — Dan Millman Copy Share
We are both burdened and blessed by the great responsibility of the will - the power of choice. Our future is determined, in large… — Dan Millman Copy Share
Do you have the courage for it? Do you have the love? If you have enough of one, you will develop the other. — Dan Millman Copy Share
As a peaceful warrior, I would choose when, where and how I would behave. With that commitment, I began to live the life of… — Dan Millman Copy Share
Life is constantly supporting us and giving us gifts. It's a matter of opening ourselves to that. — Dan Millman Copy Share
“We must pass through solitude and difficulty, isolation and silence, to find that enchanted place where we can dance our clumsy dance and sing… — Dan Millman Copy Share
Words mean little unless you realize the truth of it yourself. And when you do, you'll be free at last. — Dan Millman Copy Share
“There is no need to search . . . achievement leads nowhere . . . makes no difference at all. Just be happy now.… — Dan Millman Copy Share
Ships are safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for. So set sail on the stormy sea of love. You're going to… — Dan Millman Copy Share
