Social media has given us this idea that we should all have a posse of friends when in reality, if we have one or two really good friends, we are lucky.

Shame derives its power from being unspeakable.

We're all so busy chasing the extraordinary that we forget to stop and be grateful for the ordinary.

Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it.

If we own the story then we can write the ending.

We cultivate love when we allow our most vulnerable and powerful selves to be deeply seen and known, and when we honor the spiritual connection that grows from that offering with trust, respect, kindness and affection

We can’t practice compassion with other people if we can’t treat ourselves kindly.