Beauty at 70 years old isn't the same as beauty at 20 years old, but it is stunning nonetheless.

Your mission isn't a project to check off your list. It's a commitment to which to dedicate your life.

Being vegan is a glorious adventure. It touches every aspect of my life - my relationships, how I relate to the world.

A simple life is not seeing how little we can get by with-that's poverty-but how efficiently we can put first things first. . . . When you're clear about your purpose and your priorities, you can painlessly discard whatever does not support these, whether it's clutter in your cabinets or commitments on your calendar. (148)

Every person you see has stories, and every person you see has a few that would break your heart. We deserve each other's respect simply because we've survived all we have and kept going anyway.

If you celebrate your differentness, the world will, too. It believes exactly what you tell it-through the words you use to describe yourself, the actions you take to care for yourself, and the choices you make to express yourself. Tell the world you are one-of-a-kind creation who came here to experience wonder and spread joy. Expect to be accommodated.

When it comes to literal nourishment, the food we eat, life begets life.