Dangers were no more than odd imaginings, like ghost stories that children made up to frighten one another: things that couldn't possibly happen.

Ellen had said that her mother was afraid of the ocean, that it was too cold and too big. The sky was, too, thought Annemarie. The whole world was: too cold, too big. And too cruel.

That's all that brave means - not thinking about the dangers. Just thinking about what you must do. Of course you were frightened. I was too, today. But you kept your mind on what you had to do.

It was harder for the ones who were waiting, Annemarie knew. Less danger, perhaps, but more fear.

The whole world had changed. Only the fairy tales remained the same.

it is much easier to be brave if you do not know everything

Many Christians would prefer to hear “What a great guy” from the crowd rather than “Well done, good and faithful servant” from the Master [Matthew 25:23].

May this Soulful understanding of Christmas invite - the peace, harmony and serenity you deserve.

I've been married for 49 years. Where have I failed?

I always root for the bad guy and I don't think you have a great movie without a great villain.

Satsang is the invitation to step into the fire of self-discovery. This fire will not burn you, it will burn only what you are not.

I hated school because I liked to daydream and the system tried to stop me from that.

A woman makes an outfit her own with accessories.

Home joys are blessed of heaven.

And Louis Freeh was a completely dysfunctional FBI Director, who was actually waging his own private war against the Clinton Administration.

I write in a small office at home.