People soften by the forced reflection that comes with loss.
Advice is such a tricky thing when you're young.
And I love writing; I've been writing ever since I was seven.
I think the older you get, you start to break down the myth and you get to the dirt of it - and if you still love the dirt, then I think you should stay on board.
We are all searching for some form of family or foundation - for a place we can feel safe and secure.
A lot of the powerful religious leaders, from Jesus to Buddha to Tibetan monks, they're really talking about the same things: love and acceptable, and the value of friendship, and respecting yourself so you can respect others.