“Nice creepy reptile,” Frank said, very aware of the driftwood in his coat pocket. “Nice poisonous, fire-breathing reptile.”

Humans see what they want to see.

Do not despair. Heroes rarely live up to to our expectations

When in doubt, start from the top. -Jason Grace

Sometimes you have to lose a piece to win a game.

dealing with any man means dealing with multiple personalities.

See you on the other side. -Percy Jackson

Just remember if we get caught, you’re deaf and I don’t speak English.

No one can hate you with more intensity than someone who used to love you.

Fairness does not mean everyone gets the same. Fairness means everyone gets what they need.

Hope survives best at the hearth.

Even strength must bow to wisdom sometimes.

I was a fight to the death, and I felt great.

You began your journey here as a pup. Now you must find your way back. A new quest, a new start.

The most dangerous flaws are those which are good in moderation,” she said. “Evil is easy to fight. Lack of wisdom… that is very hard indeed.

They know they’ve won,” Carter guessed. “They’re making a show of it.” “Yes,” Amos said. “Well, let’s blow up the boats or something!” I said. Amos looked at me. “Is that your strategy, honestly?

Sadie got up and kissed Amos on the forehead. “Leave it to us, Uncle. I’ve got a plan.” “That,” I said, “sounds like very bad news.

Some souls seek to walk in awareness. Souls who walk in awareness choose a different path. They seek to experience all the peace and joy, limitlessness and freedom, wisdom and love that Oneness brings.

Awareness is a blissful state, not a painful one.

Once the light of our awareness is cast on any darkness, then it cannot hide and it cannot remain. Such is the law of consciousness.

Being present means being completely aware of all that is. It means you’re not in denial, you’re not pretending, and you’re not avoiding.

We communicate all the time, even when we don’t realize it. Be aware of body language.

On any given day, in any given moment, something could happen that opens up for you an entirely new path. Be still, be alert, be ready.

Know that people are doing the best they can from their level of awareness. Accept people for who they are and always be ready to forgive.

Joy is being fully aware of reality.