“I choose to rise up out of that storm and see that in moments of desperation, fear, and helplessness, each of us can be a rainbow of hope, doing what we can to extend ourselves in kindness and grace to one another. And I know for sure that there is no them - there's only us. ”

“I know for sure that what we dwell on is who we become.”

“Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure. ”

“The roles we play in each other's lives are only as powerful as the trust and connection between us--the protection, safety, and caring we are willing to share.”

“I believe there's a calling for all of us. I know that every human being has value and purpose. The real work of our lives is to become aware. And awakened. To answer the call.”

“for everyone of us that succeeds, its because there's somebody there to show you the way out”

“Forgiveness is.... giving up the hope that you can change the past.”