It's what we do for each other that heals.

Beauty appears when something is completely and absolutely and openly itself.

To follow Story is to understand the path of healing. Each of our stories is a universe. Each one of us is living a story. To discover its shape and essence is essential to soul making.

Creating art and creating ourselves are the same act; art, world, ourselves - these are continuous with one another.

When Stories nestle in the body, soul comes forth.

Some people fear seeing or feeling anything about which there is no general agreement. For others, it is thrilling to be aware of innuendo, shading, complexity.

This is our grace: To be a note In the exact chord that animates creation.

For those who are intrigued by the multiplicity of reality and the unique possibilities of their own vision, the creative is the path they must pursue.

For those who do not wish to step away from consensus, the creative is useless at best; at worst, it is dangerous.

I'll tell you how to get up in the morning......watch for the dawn.

The gods come to us in the forms we recognize.

So often we confuse mistakes for soul mates, lessons forlovers, and at the same time worthy life partners for one-night stands. It’s an epidemic.

We don't get montages or grand finales. We just eat dinner and do the dishes, and absolutely no one's going to clap their hands about it.

Watching him walk off was very nearly as absorbing as observing his approach. He walked as all men ought to walk, with a decided swagger to his shoulders.

These are open secrets, so to speak. Of the kind we dare not articulate, for fear of wounding those close to us.

I think there is nothing more lovely than the love of two beautiful women who are not envious of each other's charms.

I have as much authority as the Pope, I just don't have as many people who believe it.

Are you desperate or determined? With desperation comes frustration. With determination comes purpose, achievement, and peace.

I'm associated with gospel music in the minds of millions of people.

Have the confidence to be your own person.

There are places where writing is acting and acting is writing. I'm not so interested in the divisions. I'm interested in the way things cross over.