I think sometimes we can use spirituality as a vehicle to go closer to the things that frighten us and sometimes we can use it as a shield. I'm guilty of it too. I think spiritual words can do one or the other. Because when I hear people say, in a religion setting, 'Glory,' 'Praise the Lord,' 'Hallelujah,' but it doesn't mean anything, those are actually words that distance us from God, ironically enough.

I've always been fascinated with the strong emotional ties that music can have. A song can bring you back to a place or a season of life like no other art form can.

Eventually everything fails me, but when I look at the sunset or the sky, I'm reminded what it's like to be alive.

It’s a good thing my parents named me Jon because that’s what everyone calls me.

Happiness is like peeing in your pants. Everyone can see it, but only you can feel the warmth.

The shadow proves the sunshine.

Don't be discouraged, but know that suffering produces perseverance, perseverance brings character, and character brings hope, and this is a hope which will not disappoint us.