The beginning part of a talk given at the 2005 winter Elat Chayyim Advanced Meditation Program retreat, Norman aids the listener in delving deeper into seeing the true meaning and opportunity of life.

We have to not ignore our daily life and all the practical matters, relationships and obligations, not ignore them, searching for something bigger and more radiant, but rather see them as vehicles, see them as garments that need to be woven in the right way for a deeper and more beautiful purpose.