Quotes about Meditation

I've been so thoroughly incorporated into the California culture that I practice meditation and go to a therapist, even though I always set a trap: during my meditation I invent stories to keep from being bored, and in therapy I invent stories to keep from boring the psychologist.

The wise man desires nothing; he does not judge, he makes no plans, he keeps his mind open and his

You explained to me that inspiration is born of stillness, and creativity comes from movement.

The fewer the words, the better prayer.

The time when, most of all, you should withdraw into yourself is when you are forced to be in a crowd.

I am going to try to pay attention to the spring. I am going to look around at all the flowers, and look up at the hectic trees. I am going to close my eyes and listen.

What most of all hinders heavenly consolation is that you are too slow in turning yourself to prayer.

He who lives wisely to himself and his own heart looks at the busy world through the loopholes of retreat, and does not want to mingle in the fray.

By praying ... If you want to pray better, you must pray more.

I pray every day, several times. It soothes me. I don't ask for anything, except for health.

But let them sleep, Lord, and me mourn a space.

One of America's most successful and best known financiers followed the habit of closing his eyes for two or three minutes before making a decision. When asked why he did this, he replied, "With my eyes closed, I am able to draw upon a source of superior intelligence.