The end goal of all of this striving is to live joyfully, and that there are often more direct ways of achieving this than conforming to rigid standards set by social custom.

No one can give you anything-love, shame, self-esteem- until you give it to yourself. Today, give yourself good things.

I have come to believe that there are infinite passageways out of the shadows, infinite vehicles to transport us into the light.

The process of spotting fear and refusing to obey it is the source of all true empowerment.

When you meet people, show real appreciation, then genuine curiosity.

Every aspect of your life, whether it's a task or relationship, personal or professional, will be based on love and joy. And when you get right down to it, nothing else really matters.

People don’t cry when they lose their hope. They cry when they get it back.