Read before Centering Prayer
Merton Book of Hours pg 95
We are what we love.  If we love God, in whose image we were created, we discover ourselves in him and we cannot help being happy.

Just Use This Mind, by Venerable Master Miao Tsan pg 33
Life is the most profound learning experience, but we can only remove the obstructions and create a better, more fulfilling life when the right doors are open.

Read after Centering Prayer
Jesus, Buddha, Krishna and Lao Tzu by Richard Hooper  Gospel of Thomas pg 78
When you understand yourselves you will understand everything.  Then you will realize that you are God's children.