Tonight, late, when I'm still not done with the day but must comply with sleep, I can whisper, "There was done a little good today. Today I changed myself and the world, just a little. And yes, I loved." Most days, that is enough.

Ask yourself to slow down.

Shake structures. School yourself. Look twice at a thing, once upside down. Answer yourself clearly.

Life is defined more by its contrasts than its samenesses; Life is defined more by its risks than the many securities.

Pick up a stone that feels good to you and is small enough to hold in one hand. Consider how long that stone has been around and what enormous pressure it has experienced. Draw strength from its long history.

I take every opportunity to articulate to others the ways that they have blessed and influenced me. I hold sweet memories of making the opportunity to thank teachers who have influenced me. I encourage everyone to seize opportunities to tell people who have made a gift of knowledge or influence.

Just because it's true, I say as often as I can in as many ways as I can form, "I sure love you."