426 Quotes by Alan Cohen

The spiritual path is not one of attainment, but of return.

Successful people pay more attention to their visions and goals than to history and the opinions of others.

The thoughts you think when you are happiest are the closest to the truth.

When faced with demanding situations, can you keep your heart as light as a feather? Can you laugh your way through challenges and maintain an attitude freer than fear? When confronted with upsets and the poisonous projections of others, can you remember that all is well? Do you know that you are a spiritual being, not subject to the whims and caprices of earthly tides?

Communication is an offering. When you tell someone your truth, you must release your expectation of what the other person should do with it. They may thank you profusely, love you forever, argue with you, or ignore you. It doesn't matter. Of course we hope the gift will be received with appreciation and thanks. But if it isn't we must not dictate. We've done our part, and we must trust the universe to do the rest.

What your heart desires is not too good to be true. It is good enough to be true.

What you go through is nothing compared to who you are.

Evaluate every act by whether it brings you greater life, or deadens you.

Don't use the past as an excuse to miss out on your future.