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Spirituality is the foundation of all my political work.

Over the years, many people on a spiritual journey have asked me why I keep going on about politics, and many people involved in politics have asked me why I keep going on about spirituality.

I knew I had a lot to say. Not politically - politics have always confused me - but perhaps spiritually.

Power is not just political. It can be cultural; it can be spiritual.

I think where political issues invade moral situations, spiritual leaders have to speak out.

Political and social events must also be effective, but not in a very obvious fashion. But political confusion and prolonged peace undoubtedly affect creative thought but whether they respectively hinder or help it is not at all certain.

One wonders how far spiritual and political leaders can genuinely lead us without some degree of mystical seeing and action.

Spirituality in Washington can be more of a - I don't want to say it - but, a networking opportunity. Religion is often used opportunistically in the political conversation.

It's an honor putting art above politics. Politics can be seductive in terms of things reductive to the soul.

The political process is rough and tumble by definition, and being grounded in faith in a Higher Power has proven helpful in navigating the difficult terrain.