The only universal language I know of that wraps up joy and gratitude and love is laughter.

Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change.

Courage is a value. My faith is the organizing principle in my life and what underpins my faith is courage and love, and so I have to be in the arena if I'm going to live in alignment with my values.

I think a lot of us are multiple things that don't always fit together neatly in a bio box.

Do you light up when your kids are coming in the room or do you become the instant critic?

Creativity, which is the expression of our originality, helps us stay mindful that what we bring to the world is completely original and cannot be compared.

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.