The laughter that happens when people are truth-telling and showing up and being real - I call that "knowing laughter." That's what happens between people when we recognize the absurdity of the belief that we're alone in anything.

If we want to cultivate hopefulness, we have to be willing to be flexible and demonstrate perseverance. Not every goal will look and feel the same. Tolerance for disappointment, determination, and a belief in self are the heart of hope.

Here's what is truly at the heart of wholeheartedness: Worthy now, not if, not when, we're worthy of love and belonging now. Right this minute. As is.

The dark does not destroy the light; it defines it. It's our fear of the dark that casts our joy into the shadows.

Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are.

Vulnerability is the absolute heartbeat of innovation and creativity. There can be zero innovation without vulnerability.

Shame is the most powerful, master emotion. It's the fear that we're not good enough.