Don't be afraid of the dark. Shine!

One true king knew when to step aside and give up the reins of power—to remove his crown and relinquish his kingdom—all for the sake of glimpsing, just once in a lifetime, the face of a holy child. He was the Fourth to follow the Star. His gift was a secret. The rest of his journey is unknown.

Respect the young and chastise your elders. It's about time the world was set aright.

Frost grows on the window glass, forming whorl patterns of lovely translucent geometry. Breathe on the glass, and you give frost more ammunition. Now it can build castles and cities and whole ice continents with your breath’s vapor. In a few blinks you can almost see the winter fairies moving in . . . But first, you hear the crackle of their wings.

Never look directly at the sun. Instead, look at the sunflower.

Karma has been a pop culture term for ages. But really, what the heck is it?

When tough times come, it is particularly important to offset them with much gentle softness. Be a pillow.