We are the only ones who can tell our stories because we are the only ones who have lived them.

Living in a culture that prefers to shut out the dark, avoid shadows, and anesthetize pain means that many people are isolated. ... Family, friends, and co-workers, fearful of the dark, are reluctant to participate in our shadow experience and may urge us to be done with the dark before it is done with us.

One person's weed is another person's wildflower.

Sharing our stories can also be a means of healing. Grief and loss may isolate us, and anger may alienate us. Shared with others, these emotions can be powerfully uniting, as we see that we are not alone, and realize that others weep with us.

The worst thing about talk ... is that there's no way to lay it to rest. Every fresh breeze brings a new speculation.

Gratitude is the richest, most joyful feeling humans are privileged to experience.

We are the only ones who can tell our stories because we are the only ones who have lived them.