You look at yourself and you accept yourself for who you are, and once you accept yourself for who you are you become a better person.

I believe everyday your life speaks to you - through every experience, through the people you meet, and even through pain, fear and self-doubt.

In America, people are so busy. Even the children are busy. I get the impression very few of us are touching the miracle that you are alive.

Well, I am a Christian who believes that there are certainly many more paths to God other than Christianity.

And how do you know when you're doing something right? How do you know that? It feels so. What I know now is that feelings are really your GPS system for life. When you're supposed to do something or not supposed to do something, your emotional guidance system lets you know. The trick is to learn to check your ego at the door and start checking your gut instead.

I tried to empty myself and let the spirit of Sethe inhabit me.

Ask the right questions, and the answers will always reveal themselves.