There is incredible value in being of service to others. I think if many of the people in therapy offices were dragged out to put their finger in a dike, take up their place in a working line, they would be relieved of terrible burdens.

I cried until my eyes swelled shut, and then I slept, a black, dreamless sleep from which I awoke amazingly refreshed, at least until I remembered.

I hadn't realized how much I'd been needing to meet someone I might be able to say everything to.

I thought of the priest who'd told me that many religions hold that it is easier to be closely connected to people we love after death than before.

The truth is, aging can be your realest opportunity to decide how best to live - and the best incentive for getting you to do just that.

Remember me in your dreams, as I will you.

You don't get everything all at once. You wait.