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)

"Make your plate look like a Christmas tree," I tell people, "mostly green with splashes of other bright colors."

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

Recreational shopping is the shortest distance between two points: you and broke.

The idea that everything is purposeful really changes the way you live. To think that everything that you do has a ripple effect, that every word that you speak, every action that you make affects other people and the planet.

Look for your brushes with the divine. Be receptive to them. When heaven knocks, open the door. Value these visits. Remember them. Expect more of them.

If you only knew who you really are, you'd be starstruck