I once read that forgiveness is giving up all hope of having had a different past...but forgiving is not the same as obliterating memory.

Only since the Industrial Revolution have most people worked in places away from their homes or been left to raise small children without the help of multiple adults, making for an unsupported life.

Welcoming imperfection is the way to accomplish what perfectionism promises but never delivers. It gives us our best performance and genuine acceptance in the family of human -- and by that I mean imperfect -- beings.

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

From a place of stillness, openness, forgiveness and acceptance you can renew your commitment to any eating plan you like.

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

The shortness of life, which we all discuss, but which is very clear to me at the moment, makes keeping and spreading a joyful peace more crucial than ever before. Let us keep our minds on what matters, which is our work, which is astonishment and gratitude. From this quiet magic comes a power for all other new years wishes to come true.