Like flowers blooming through cement, we, too, can grow beyond our cracks.

Sometimes we have to break down to break through.

At chaos’ core lies the invitation.

If you want it badly enough, it’s yours.

Our lives follow the stories we tell ourselves.

New insights from being present are a gift.

Stay open. You may find your tribe where you least expect it.

From the depths of your well, tap your will.

Increase the number of adventures you act on and you’ll lighten the weight of regret.

Those who receive the blessing are those who see beyond its disguise.

No matter how many strikes are hurled at you, only you decide when you’re out.

As time goes by, westart to see more clearly, and are able to see thatit wasn’t all bad, and thatperhaps just perhapsthe breakup was a gift.

A work of morality, politics, criticism will be more elegant, other things being equal, if it is shaped by the hand of geometry.

Magicians lose the opportunity to experience a sense of wonder.

As a parent, I want my kids to have an optimistic outlook, and one that has hope, and that makes sense, where good does triumph over evil and it's not cynical, and it's not snarky.

There's a world of troubleTrying to take its turn I can hear it shaking undergroundAnd half a dozen lessons I might never learn Not until them troubles come around.

There have been some hard times, people around me supported me.

The only place I really get recognized is at Ralphs. Whenever I'm in L.A., I go to Ralphs, and for some reason, everyone there recognizes me.

I enjoy the quiet life.

Not I, but the city teaches.

If everyone is speaking caterpillar, don’t be afraid to speak butterfly. When it’s time to awaken, nothing else will suit you.