The desire to reach hearts is wise

Look what you've already come through! Don't deny it. Say I'm stronger than I thought I was

I think the more we know the better we are. I mean not just facts. The more we know about each other, the closer we are to learn something about our selves.

Freedom is never free.

We need language to tell us who we are, how we feel, what we're capable of- to explain the pains and glory of our existence.

Forgive yourself - no one else will.

If you must look back, do so forgivingly. If you will look forward, do so prayerfully. But the wisest course would be to be present in the present gratefully.