To be fully human is...to know that it's possible to face the unimaginable and somehow put one foot in front of the other.

That whisper you keep hearing is the universe trying to get your attention.

Some women have a weakness for shoes... I can go barefoot if necessary. I have a weakness for books.

My idea is to give hope, because where there is no hope, there is no vision, and where there is no vision, people will perish.

My highest achievement: never shutting my heart down. Even in my darkest moments - through sexual abuse, a pregnancy at 14, lies and betrayals - I remained faithful, hopeful, and open to seeing the best in people, regardless of whether they were showing me their worst. I stayed open to believing that no matter how hard the climb, there is always a way to let in a sliver of light to illuminate the path forward.

I think I try to speak to the heart of the woman who I know is interested in growing into herself.

If you're hurting, you need to help somebody else ease their hurt. If you're in pain, help somebody else's pain.