Compassion is to look beyond your own pain, to see the pain of others.

Be grateful for every single person who was part of your story.The ones that hurt you. The ones that helped you. Because they all taught you.

You can search the world over, but you won’t find happiness until you realize that happiness isn’t getting what you want. It’s being content with what you already have.

Some feel lonely because they haven't found that perfect 'companion' yet. Sometimes Allah sends everyone else away so you can find that only in Him.

You cried when He took away your drop of water, not knowing He'd saved for you, the sea.

Holding on to hope when everything is dark, is the greatest test of faith

I know you feel worn and tired. I know you're tired of failing. Rest, but don't stop. You can do this. You got this. Not because you're strong, but because He's your strength.

Stop hating on yourself for not being perfect. If God wanted perfection, He would have made you an angel.

There's a special place in my heart for the ones who were with me at my lowest and still loved me when I wasn't very loveable.

When you suffer, don't speak. Look inside and listen for the duaa He inspires in you. and then ask Him. Again and again. Don't stop.

This life will never be without storms. Stop fearing the storm. Build your inner shelter.

With my pen I have engraved warrants of citizenship in the most remote corners, for truly the world has been my home.

No matter how deeply you come to know a place, you can keep coming back to know it more.

We really are creatures of a violent world, biologically speaking - watching violence and learning about it is one of our cognitive drives.

The pedal is the soul of the piano.

When you give of yourself, it's draining.

Immortality is a chancy thing; it cannot be promised or earned. Perhaps it cannot even be identified for what it is.

I like to live in the present. I struggle with that, though, because - even for all of this "letting your life flow" stuff - I also have anxieties.

As the witnessing deepens, you start becoming drunk with the divine. This is what is called ecstasy.

I guess the majority of people who want to ban certain musicians are the ones who are so proud of everything America stands for.

I was actually very surprised after using some plastic necklaces on the strings, as the sound was very bright. Sometimes I just put something inside that lies next to me.