When I think about spiritual awakenings, Richard Gere pops into my mind. I was fascinated by his personal journey with Buddhism when I was a college student. He has always struck me as very centered and calm for a Hollywood star which I attributed to his spiritual practices.

My knowledge of the teachings from the East is very limited, and I'm learning a lot through your articles. I don't know how this might fit into my life yet, but I do know that I love mindfulness and I do aspire to be a positive presence in the world. So that's a start! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.