“There is no chance, no fate, no destiny that can circumvent, or hinder, or control the firm resolve of a determined soul.”

“It's not that you should never love something so much that it can control you.It's that you need to love something that much so you can never be controlled.It's not a weakness.It's your best strength.”

“No matter how much you love someone, you still want to have you own way.”

“The practice of love offers no place of safety. We risk loss, hurt, pain. We risk being acted upon by forces outside our control.”

“When you have learned to love and control yourself, then you become the master of yourself.”

“You cant control the universe, but if you learn to practice meditation and mindfulness you may be able to control yourself.”

“Personal mastery begins by increasing our awareness about who we truly are, our strengths, limitations... Personal mastery can be achieved not only by being aware but also by controlling what is ha...”