If we don't know ourselves, our essence, where our true power comes from, we will believe our power comes from collecting victories, trophies, money, or recognition. And these are all fine, but it's not ultimately what life is about. When we think it is, we really waste our greatest possibilities.

Having a partner definitely allows you to take more risks.

I think while all mothers deal with feelings of guilt, working mothers are plagued by guilt on steroids!

I don't like the idea of [having] a thick skin. I think we [should] be more childlike.

Our current obsession with creativity is the result of our continued striving for immortality in an era when most people no longer believe in an afterlife.

Why worry about minor little details like clean air, clean water, safe ports and the safety net when Jesus is going to give the world an "Extreme Makeover: Planet Edition" right after he finishes putting Satan in his place once and for all?

Those who have matured spiritually, now put service to others at the center of their quest and of their lives.