I have empathy towards bullying. Not about punishing the bully but empowering the victim. We have a tendency to use the word "bully" and other words in the wrong situations, thus desensitizing and lessening the impact of the true situation.

The work is more important than the reward.

Although every pain has different degrees of importance, I go through all of the emotions - from crying, anger, bitterness, anxiety, etc. Feel it all. But by the end of the day, I am on my knees in prayer. The next day, I get up refreshed and begin to let it go.

I think not having a routine is what keeps me centered. I only have a routine when I am working.

I am going to die someday and I know where I am going.

I cannot do my job unless I am fully open to whatever comes. You're almost naked emotionally.

Not to say "trophies" aren't wonderful, but they should not be your driving force.