We are tyrannized by our options.

My desk is covered with talismans: pieces of rose quartz, wishing stones from a favorite beach.

In a creative journey, it is essential, no matter how far one runs, to examine that which is closest to home.

The truth is in the present moment.

Recognize the possibility of the divine in any given moment.

Our teachers are everywhere. Our teachers are right in front of us, and take so many forms. All we need to do is to open our eyes, to be open to and aware of the possibilities. Otherwise, we walk sightless among miracles.

If there's anything weirder than an introverted writer going to lots of social functions, it's an introverted writer being converted into an accidental guru.