Take off your armor; dare to be vulnerable, dare to unwrap yourself, and dare yourself to be yourself.
Maria ShriverI think everybody has tragedy in their life. Everybody has hurdles in their life. Everybody has tough things to overcome. My kids say to me, 'This isn't fair.' I said, 'Life isn't fair.' Everybody has their issues. It's how you handle your issues that distinguishes you.
Maria ShriverPart of what Special Olympics is trying to do is break down stereotypes that still exist for people. There is still a lot of fear.
Maria ShriverI like cookies, any cookie you put in front of me - animal cookies, sugar cookies, anything crunchy.
Maria ShriverThere are so many places, particularly right now. Go and volunteer at a food bank. If you play the piano, go play the piano in an Alzheimer's home. Or read in an Alzheimer's home. Help a military family with babysitting. The opportunities are endless. People often think 'They want me?' or 'I can be of help?' What we try to say here is 'Be who you are.'Feel that, live it and pass it on.
Maria Shriver