In the middle of it all, pause and look around you. Appreciate what’s beautiful. Take in the love. Nod to what’s good and true. And then move forward one step at a time.

Nourished people, people who love and care for themselves, are also more efficient and nicer to be around. When you give yourself permission to relax, people will feel more relaxed around you; your environment will become more harmonious. Balance - between work and pleasure, giving and receiving, seriousness and levity - creates a happy healthy life.

I was weaned on chicken-fried steak and hominy grits with goopy gravy all over. I loved meat and wore fur.

Personally, I enjoy a bowl of brown rice for breakfast most of the time.

I think that food ties us to our community and our traditions, and it's the thing that makes us feel good and connected.

Hunger and self-control do not go hand in hand.

If you want to feel more comfortable and happy, work on making the people around you more comfortable and happy.