Real freedom is creative, proactive, and will take me into new territories. I am not free if my freedom is predicated on reacting to my past.

When I see that my geek may have contained some of the best parts of me, when I love and appreciate him, I set my children free to see themselves as lovable however they are.

I am learning to forgive my inner geek, and even value him as a free man.

It's interesting to see how acoustic guitars are emerging as a primary instrument once again ... reminds me very much of what Jim Messina and I were doing back then. You can't get too far away from an acoustic guitar

I am held by the creator of the world. I am opening, I am unbounded, I am luminous, I am powerful.

In my career, fun becomes a big factor. If something feels like it's going to be creative and be fun - follow your bliss. Is this where the juice is? Then I go there.

Courage is always rewarded.