I was taught from a young age that I had to serve, so that turned into me thinking I had to save the planet.

I see the whole concept of Generation X implies that everyone has lost hope.

Running has made being depressed impossible. If I'm going through something emotional and just go outside for a run, you can rest assured I'll come back with clarity.

Music helps you find the truths you must bring into the rest of your life.

I breastfeed and I'll be breastfeeding until my son is finished and he weans.

When pain brings you down, don't be silly, don't close your eyes and cry, you just might be in the best position to see the sun shine.

I found that the more truthful and vulnerable I was, the more empowering it was for me.

the truth of who we are is innate goodness, and the whole journey is really about removing any obstacle or false belief that keeps us from knowing that

We're taught to be ashamed of confusion, anger, fear and sadness, and to me they're of equal value to happiness, excitement and inspiration.

I see my body as an instrument, rather than an ornament.

I'm a leave-the-bathroom-door-open nudist, which is sometimes disconcerting for my friends.

I suppose I'll have to add the force of gravity to my list of enemies.

I would talk in iambic pentameter if it were easier.

Political stress is always apt to shrink the private arena and attach it on to the public

We do not want to be beginners (at prayer), but let us be convinced of the fact that we will never be anything but beginners all of our lives. --Thomas Merton

You are the universe - that's why it shines!

No excuses; those were just weak.

Some people who make it to where we are, life changes for them, they're treated differently, they're recognized. They're 6-foot-6, 280 pounds and people automatically know what they do for a living.

Sometimes you only need to have a few words with a person to know you would like to have many more.

And none will hear the postman’s knock Without a quickening of the heart. For who can bear to feel himself forgotten?

Only government can cause inflation, preserve monopoly, and punish enterprise.