I think education is power. I think that being able to communicate with people is power. One of my main goals on the planet is to encourage people to empower themselves." Another "I was raised to believe that excellence is the deterrent to racism and sexism. And that's how I operate my life." And another "It does not matter who you are or where you came from. The ability to triumph begins with you. Always.

I look at problems as opportunities and use every person, every incident, and every encounter as an opportunity to show a more loving part of myself.

Everyone is the keeper of a dream

You are where you are in life because of what you believe is possible for yourself.

What I know for sure: Having the best things is no substitute for having the best life. When you can let go of the desire to acquire, you know you are really on your way.

When you don't give yourself the time and care you need, your body rebels in the form of sickness and exhaustion

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.