The system is not working. That is how a paradigm shift begins: the established way of seeing the world no longer functions.

A lot of people want to see this idealized version of heroism, all pretty and perfect, and I'm not interested in playing the goody-goody hero at all.

I put a lot of pressure on myself and I think I am quite... well, intense about driving other people.

I think you've got to take your time and make sure you're making choices that are smart for you.

I don't think that fundamentalism has anything to do with Jesus Christ. They call themselves Christians, but if that's Christian, count me out. Fundamentalism is built on fear and greed. They're telling you to give them your money otherwise you're going to hell.

I didn't learn to swim until I was 21 or something because I grew up in the mountains in Wyoming and all the water is glacier runoff and cold.

Big-heartednes s is the most essential virtue on the spiritual journey.