“Open your eyes and see how many gifts there are to unwrap. Notice the presence of your presents. It’s not your life that is disappointing: it’s your mind.”

“To live a life of gratitude is to open our eyes to the countless ways in which we are supported by the world around us.”

“Today a potato, a tomato, some wheat, lettuce, rice, a banana, and blueberries lost their lives for my sake.”

“Having people understand your gift is a gift within itself!”

“It's hard to live your life in color, and tell the truth in black and white.”

“You should have dragged my butt out of bed.""Your butt's too big to drag," Taylor said.Hayley sat on the floor, facing her sister. "That means yours is too. We have the same butt, remember?""Don't remind me," Taylor said. "I see it every time you walk in front of me.”

“Rejection is a writer's best friend. If you are not failing regularly, you are living so far below your potential that you're failing anyway.”