“Peace requires us

to surrender our illusions of control—

We can love and care for others

but we cannot possess our children

lovers, family, or friends—

We can assist them—

pray for them—

and wish them well—

yet, in the end—

their happiness—

and suffering—

depend on their thoughts and action—

not on our wishes. . .”

—Jack Kornfield

“The will to win—

The desire to succeed—

The urge to reach your full potential—

These are the keys—

that will unlock the door

to personal excellence. . .”

—Confucius

“Everyone thinks of changing the world—

but no one thinks of changing himself (or herself). . .”

—Leo Tolstoy