The Cloud of Unknowing suggests using “God” and “sin” as simple words during contemplative work. These short words ground us in meditation.

The Buddha calls solitude the "island of self," which is the peaceful place inside where we can call home.

One drop of water contains all the secrets of the oceans. In one motion of the mind are found all the motions of all the laws of existence.

We've forgotten our spirit. We really have. We have forgotten how deeply we're connected to one another. 

The mind in its ego trapping tells you to keep going, and we reward this tenacity. What eventually can play referee is the spirit.