When we're defined by what people think we lose the courage to be vulnerable.

That's really part of being a grounded theory researcher - putting names to concepts and experiences that people have.

Maybe stories are just data with a soul.

Wholehearted living is not like trying to reach a destination. It's like walking toward a star in the sky. We never really 'arrive,' but we certainly know that we're heading in the right direction.

I believe joy is a spiritual practice we have to work at.

Perfectionism is self destructive simply because there's no such thing as perfect. Perfection is an unattainable goal.

Because true belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world, our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance.