“I have discovered that I cannot ignore the infliction of suffering - especially for my convenience or pleasure! It's as if a puppy is being kicked in front of me. I must try to do something.” IfsTryingSufferingPleasureFrontsConveniencePuppyInfliction Author:Kristin Bauer van Straten
“If you wear clothing, and put out trash you are using up resources that others also need BUT I can pay attention and I can do better. That I know for sure about me, my soul needs to try or I can't lay my head down on my pillow at night and even hope to sleep.” IfsKnowsNeedsTryingI CanSoulNightCan DoSleepPayAttentionResourcesLaysMy SoulPay AttentionClothingsTrashPillow Author:Kristin Bauer van Straten
“Africa is being raped mainly by Asia, but the second largest market for dead endangered animals is the US. Most don't know this is happening. I didn't, but once I found out, I had to try and help.” KnowsTryingHelpingFoundAnimalHappeningsAsia Author:Kristin Bauer van Straten
“I have more things going on right now than I can actually do without the invention of a cloning device. It is great! But it does give me many opportunities to practice trying to learn the lesson of being more Zen. I tend to worry about each "emergency" or unforeseen complication on all my projects. But there are so many! All of life is unforeseen! So I am learning that is the cycle of life - everything is cyclical and temporary and to get ok with that someday could be my greatest achievement.” GivingTryingOpportunityWorryAchievementInventionSomedayTemporaryComplication Author:Kristin Bauer van Straten
“One of my main techniques for acting is I try to know almost nothing beyond the words that I have to say, because that's my zone of control.” KnowsTryingActingTechniqueZone Author:Kristin Bauer van Straten