I smile, loving him for changing with me, for going where my Neglect has taken us, for getting the new me.

She read it again. It was fascinating and surreal, like reading a diary that had been hers when she was a teenager, secret and heartfelt words written by a girl she only vaguely remembered. She wished she'd written more. Her words mad her feel sad and proud, powerful and relieved." p 272

The well-being of a neuron depends on its ability to communicate with other neurons. Studies have shown that electrical and chemical stimulation from both a neuron's inputs and its targets support vital cellular processes. Neurons unable to connect effectively with other neurons atrophy. Useless, an abandoned neuron will die.

... just because [butterflies'] lives were short didn't mean they were tragic... See, they have a beautiful life.

But I am not what I say or what I do or what I remember. I am fundamentally more than that.

Be creative, be useful, be practical, be generous and finish big

Take what you've learned and love someone again. Find someone to love and love without condition. This is why we're all here.