Silence comes in two varieties: One that nourishes and comforts; another that chokes, smothers, and isolates. Solitary confinement is the worst kind of imprisonment we can inflict on fellow humans, and if you are forced to keep silent about some dark secret, you live in solitary confinement. Without the bridge of communication connecting you to other human beings, you can’t share your burdens, can’t receive comfort, can’t confirm that you still belong. Silence is the abyss that separates you from hope.

In one century, we've added 28 years to our average life span - a change so rapid that our brains couldn't possibly have evolved to accommodate it.

Peace is more than just a feeling. It's the mental and physical frequency where you'll find all your real power.

Tiny steps will get you to your goal months and months sooner. A little is better than a lot.

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

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

I practice staying calm all the time, beginning with situations that aren't tense.