I learned to be with myself rather than avoiding myself with limiting habits; I started to be aware of my feelings more, rather than numb them.

As we get past our superficial material wants and instant gratification we connect to a deeper part of ourselves, as well as to others, and the universe.

Feelings or emotions are the universal language and are to be honored. They are the authentic expression of who you are at your deepest place.

We are hungry for more; if we do not consciously pursue the More, we create less for ourselves and make it more difficult to experience More in life.

This is the blood's wild tree that grows the intricate and folded rose

When we learn new behaviors and break through to higher levels of consciousness and love, we can fulfill the deeper spiritual hunger within.

Soft addictions are an alluring, seductive aspect of our culture - they are easy to attain and socially acceptable, they are even encouraged in many cases. Yet they are lethal to the spirit.

When not deeply engaged in creative activities, or numbed by the TV, I felt empty and hungry. My heart hurt... I often felt hollow or as if I were some kind of wispy ghost, barely existing.

Only after I faced the unhappiness of my first marriage did I start on the path of personal growth.

That impulse I think is a form of love. Poetry is something that comes to you, rather than your having to work out its form beforehand.

Feelings or Emotions are the universal language and are to be honored. They are the authentic expression of who you are in your deepest place.

Always be in control, do not allow money to possess your heart which should belong to God

On the seashore, when I feel the waves are taking the sand beneath my feet, I keep my feet firm and deep, I stay strong!!!

Is it not enough to dip your tongue into my soul and write poetry?

You will learn to make better decisions in life with experience and time.

The appreciation of your success will only come with your perseverance.

Only the familiar transformed by genius is truly great.

I travel so much on stories, so I don't take vacation much, but one place I go back to again and again is my ranch.

I'm as much interested in the form-making as well as getting you to think about what we're doing to the world around us.

no one dies happy, you can only die well

You have the honor and privilege of being in position to do something amazingly special. If you have the chance, you must do it.