Making promises to myself, in my personal writing practice, has been important to me all my life. In practical application it is so much easier for me to make promises to others, and keep them, than it is to make promises to myself. "Why is that?" and the answer I gave myself is that in making promises to others I create a model of accountability and reinforcement. I duplicate that in my writing and have grown increasingly better at making and keeping promises to myself.

Work as smart as you are able.

In the quiet of this day may you know the greatness of your spirit and may your hopes fly on the wings of possibility.

One bold inspiration choreographs a dance with promise.

Recognize that on certain days the greatest grace is that the day is over and you get to close your eyes. Tomorrow comes more brightly.

What is our family? We touch our full hearts and see ourselves reflected whole in each other's eyes.

Forgiveness is really a gift to yourself - have the compassion to forgive others, and the courage to forgive yourself.