Quotes by Parker Palmer

I think the pursuit of happiness is the pursuit of reality because illusion never leaves us ultimately happy.

Americas freedom of religion, and freedom from religion, offers every wisdom tradition an opportunity to address our soul-deep needs: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, secular humanism, agnosticism and atheism among others.

Inner-life questions are the kind everyone asks, with or without benefit of God-talk: Does my life have meaning and purpose? Do I have gifts that the world wants and needs? Whom and what shall I serve? Whom and what can I trust? How can I rise above my fears?

Even when life challenges us, its a gift beyond all measure.