The reason 'help' is such a great prayer is that God is the gift of desperation. When you're in despair, you're teachable.

Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people. It will keep you cramped and insane your whole life Besides, perfectionism will ruin your writing, blocking inventiveness and playfulness and life force (these are words we are allowed to use in California).

Some people won't go the extra mile, and then on their birthday, when no one makes a fuss, they feel neglected and bitter.

Rituals are a good signal to your unconscious that it is time to kick in.

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

You know how I always say that laughter is carbonated holiness? Well, Robin was the ultimate proof of that, and bubbles are spirit made visible.

I don't think anything is the opposite of love.