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We take what we think are the tools of spiritual transformation into our own hands and try to sculpt ourselves into robust Christlike specimens. But spiritual transformation is primarily the work of the Holy Spirit. He is the Master Sculptor.

Changing is not just changing the things outside of us. First of all we need the right view that transcends all notions including of being and non-being, creator and creature, mind and spirit. That kind of insight is crucial for transformation and healing.

Without transformation, you can assume you're at a high moral, spiritual level just because you call yourself Lutheran or Methodist or Catholic. I think my great disappointment as a priest has been to see how little actual spiritual curiosity there is in so many people.

If you begin to understand what you are without trying to change it, then what you are undergoes a transformation.

When people are facing a severe illness or a major surgery, that may be one of the most significant opportunities for spiritual transformation that they will encounter.

Transformation literally means going beyond your form.

I realize that I cannot live without a spiritual dimension in my life.

I don't believe in the transformation myth, where if you have more success, life changes for you.

Only the holy spirit, the spirit of the lord, can transform us.

My physical transformations - like changing my hair - are usually a reflection of what's inspiring me at the moment.