When we're surrounded by things that look impossible, making a simple choice to do something that's possible is a powerful thing to do.

Like it or not, i was already learning that in the worst and darkest time, I would find specks of light, moments of joy. What I didn't want to learn was the other, harsher lesson - that in life's brightest moments there would also be unbearable pain. p 87

We cannot change others, but when we change ourselves, we may end up changing the world.

Let your mind and soul be at ease. Don't grasp and grab for the magic and miracles. When you reside in that place of stillness, the joy, miracles, and magic you're seeking will find you.

Worrying, obsessing, and controlling are illusions. They are tricks we play on ourselves.

Whatever we try to control does have control over us and our life.

Love means each person is free to follow his or her own heart.