After my divorce, painting took me out of panic mode and into a serene, calm place. I could absolutely lose myself.

Beauty is a radiance that originates from within and comes from inner security and strong character.

I danced with the London Festival at Covent Garden. I'm a ballerina by trade; I'm a ballerina who sings by the way.

Live each day the fullest you can, not guaranteeing therell be a tomorrow, not dwelling endlessly on yesterday.

You have to count on living every single day in a way you believe will make you feel good about your life - so that if it were over tomorrow, you'd be content with yourself.

In life, when stuff happens the instinct is to close off your heart. By leaving your heart open, it leaves room for someone else to come in.

If your heart is open it can never stay broken.

People say women shouldn't have long hair over a certain age, but I've never done what everyone says.

You cannot do everything at once, so find people you trust to help you. And don't be afraid to say no.

I know that the purpose of life is to understand and be in the present moment with the people you love. It's just that simple.

My Open Hearts Family celebrates not only the traditional family but also extended families that we create from the people we open our hearts to as we journey through life.

If there is a war to be fought, we don’t consider cost one of the factors in deciding whether or not to fight.

Those things that inspire, enthuse, and compel you should consume your life.

People say ‘dogs who roam in Mercedes are Lucky’, this is your feeling, not the Dog’s!!!

We can have Americans eating affordably and eating in a way that's sustainable.

People should not worry so much about what they do but rather about what they are.

Until God opens the next door, praise Him in the hallway.

Goals have to be realistic and flexible.

Success is all about having the confidence to shoot for something even if it seems impossible.

Real optimism sees the negatives but accentuates the positive.

Writers can write to affirm and to celebrate, or they can write to debunk and destroy; the choice is ours.