Many of us have spent a lifetime trying to be what we’re not, feeling lousy about ourselves when we fail, and sometimes when we succeed. We hide our differences when, by accepting and celebrating them, we could collaborate to make every effort more exciting, productive enjoyable, and powerful. Personally, I think we should start right now.

My point is that perceptual bias can affect nut jobs and scientists alike. If we hold too rigidly to what we think we know, we ignore or avoid evidence of anything that might change our mind.

Seek art from every time and place, in any form, to connect with those who really move you.

The average adult laughs 15 times a day; the average child, more than 400 times.

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

When we run from our feelings, they follow us. Everywhere.

There are things that can only happen through you when you are still. Silence is often the most important work you can do.