It has been a blessing for me as an atheist to be listening and learning from so many spiritual teachers. The variety has been amazing—Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, Sufi, and some I can not categorize into a main religious group.

Throughout the experiences I have sorted through what I heard for what made sense to me, and I receive many gems of wisdom that transcended particular religious beliefs. These include:

1. Living in harmony with the planet is essential
2. To be happy, serve and live according to higher principles
3. What we each believe is a choice
4. Truth is a key principle for all.