Take the blinders from your vision take the padding from your ears and confess you've heard me crying and admit you've seen my tears.

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style

Forgiveness. It's one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, to forgive. Forgive everybody. You are relieved of carrying that burden of resentment. You really are lighter. You feel lighter. You just drop that.

You never get over the fear of writing.

Freedom is never free.

I know why the caged bird sings.

We spend precious hours fearing the inevitable. It would be wise to use that time adoring our families, cherishing our friends and living our lives.