Quotes by Policy Experts

When I think of Tao, I think of the artist Bob Ross and his famous painting techniques. I can hear him say, “It’s your tree, you can make it look any way you want to.
Sheila Burke
Sometimes answers come to you in ways that only you can understand. That is why it is so important to have a clear mind to receive and understand the message.
Sheila M. Burke
Life is an all-encompassing art gallery. From the seasons ushering in change to the way a body moves during dance from the way one smile paints another to the waddle of a street rat – every facet of life is art in motion. Every time a bird takes flight from a branch the scene changes each time the winds shift brings new perspective.
Sheila Burke
Taoism is simply the complete acceptance of yourself as you are right in this moment. It's about rolling with the changes, whether they are perceived as good or bad. Tao reminds us to live life through good actions (important for past karma and karma you are presently creating); through practicing things that engage our mind, body, and spirit.
Sheila M. Burke
When the ego is in the driver’s seat, we judge. When our spirit, our authentic self, is in control, we practice listening (without judging), compassion, and love.
Sheila Burke
You have the power to change the happiness level in someone’s life and in the process you change your mind-set and the level of your own happiness. Practicing kindness and compassion will change your life, your environment, your outlook on your future, and how you view what has happened in your past.
Sheila M. Burke
When you change the way you feel, it changes the way you think. When you change the way you think, you change the way you deal with everything in life.
Sheila M. Burke
Dwelling on the past is like dragging a boat over dry land.
Sheila M. Burke
You know that you won’t remain Centered all the time, and it is a normal part of human life to drift left or right of Center sometimes.
Sheila M. Burke
It’s about letting yourself feel, but not wallow; it’s about leaning into love, not fear, as the preferred force in your life.
Sheila M. Burke
The expensive car you bought doesn’t matter, but the way you treated the salesman did.
Sheila M. Burke
The expensive car you bought doesn’t matter, but the way you treated the sales man did.
Sheila Burke
Sometimes you’re going to shine like the sun; sometimes you’re going to crumble to pieces. Either way, it’s okay.
Sheila M. Burke
Imagine all the wondrous things your arms might embrace if they weren't wrapped so tightly around your struggles.
Sheila M. Burke
Everything is in the root. If you pick the weed without getting the root out of the soil, be assured, it is going to grow back.
Sheila M. Burke
Sometimes the way to personal freedom seems scary - Take the first step to begin the release of doubt and fear. Each new step builds confidence. Breathe. Don't look back.
Sheila M. Burke
When the ego is in the driver’s seat, we judge. When our spirit, our authentic self, is in control, we practice listening (without judging), compassion, and love
Sheila M. Burke