Nature releases resistance sometimes slowly, other times powerfully, and always by example. Suddenly out of that calm comes momentum from a new direction.

Teetering on the edge of comfortable brings us closer to ourselves and each other.

There is nothing more romantic than absolute presence.

For me, books have always been the greatest gifts. I love to give and receive them because I know they are a reflection of the giver.

It is such a privilege to learn from children as they discover new worlds of possibility and give themselves full over to their dreams, inspiring a few adults along the way.

Give without expectation and receive with reckless abandon.

A shared vision driven by core values is a powerful alchemy.

Some days are about preparation, but some are pure inspiration.

The vision is not to see things just as we have imagined them to be. The vision is the freedom to live deliberately every day and that is simply a choice.

The vision is not to see things just as we have imagined them to be. The vision is the freedom to live deliberately every day and that is a simply a choice.

Trusting the vision without forcing the way is a lesson worth learning in every port.

Lifting my hands from the keyboard, I fold them in my lap and tilt back my desk chair. I think, I could do it. I could turn back time.

Patience, Abigail. Patience."Abigail snorted. "Patience, right. I am known for having a great handle on the Fruits of the Spirit.""Interesting. I don't recall manipulation being a Biblical virtue.

I mean, sometimes I hate interviews because I always feel like I sound stupid.

Sincerity does not equal competence.

We've got to decide, how much replay do we want? Because if you start doing it from the first inning to the ninth inning, you may have to time the game with a calendar.

HIV AIDS is a disease with stigma. And we have learned with experience, not just with HIV AIDS but with other diseases, countries for many reasons are sometimes hesitant to admit they have a problem.

Humility is simply believing and accepting what God says about us, and God says that we are anything but worthless.

A small loan makes a debt; a great one an enemy.

I find that forgiving one's enemies is a most curious morbid pleasure; perhaps I should check it.

I gambled on having the strength to live two lives, one for myself and one for the world.