Reading and gardening are really big for me, along with music and exercise. If I go more than a day or two without a run or a bike ride or something, I start to get kind of itchy and antsy.

Choose love. Teach love. And never lose your curiosity.

Learn how to let go and say a good good-bye.

Always look for common ground, but don't ever be afraid to choose sides.

Accept the gift and honor the giver.

One of the gifts of parenthood is that it forces you to be a bit more conscious about it, if only because you quickly realize that those kids are learning from your every action.

Love is real. In every single moment, there are only two choices: love or fear. I can tell you from experience that love is exponentially more powerful. And a hell of a lot more fun.