Intelligence, goodness, humanity, excitement, serenity. Over time, these are the things that change the musculature of your face, as do laughter, and animation, and especially whatever peace you can broker with the person inside. It's furrow, pinch, and judgement that make us look older - our mothers were right. They said that if you made certain faces, they would stick, and they do. But our mothers forgot that faces of kindness and integrity stick as well.

Rest and laughter are the most spiritual and subversive acts of all. Laugh, rest, slow down.

Writing has so much to give, so much to teach, so many surprises.

When we did art with the kids, the demons would lie down.

Dancing almost always turns out to be a good idea.

Prayer means that, in some unique way, we believe we're invited into a relationship with someone who hears us when we speak in silence.

I think Jesus is divine love manifest on Earth, as it comes through the community of Christians.