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

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.

Music keeps time and defies time, simultaneously.

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

The healing that can grow out of the simple act of telling our stories is often quite remarkable.

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

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