First we forgive ourselves, then we forgive others and life itself.

I think it's better that people actually are saying what they feel. Especially, people are saying, I'm not heard. I don't have a voice in America.

I'm not naive. I know how hard it is to get along.

The world needs women to redefine what it means to be a person of power

But grief is also a tonic. It is a healing elixir, made of tears that lubricate the heart.

Power is just using energy in a wise way to get things done. Power has been misinterpreted to mean getting my way on the backs of other people. Getting whatever I want, forgetting that there are other beings and species and energies involved.

I'm very committed to my family and my town. My biggest local commitment are my children, my husband, my home and my grandchildren.