Setting boundaries isn't an alternative to loving your child. It is a means of loving her.

Be careful not to give your child the impression that you love her perfect, performing parts more than you do her mediocre, stumbling parts.

I am satisfied, and sufficiently occupied with the things which are, without tormenting or troubling myself about those which may indeed be, but of which I have no evidence.

Creativity is a crushing chore and a glorious mystery. The work wants to be made, and it wants to be made through you.

I believe the stars align so souls can find one another. Whether they are meant to be souls in love or souls in life remains to be seen.

I really don't want to say things such as 'I want to go back as how things were before.' I recognize how I am right now, and I will continue to live on.

there is clearly a kind of anger that is healthy. It is the concentration of one's whole being in the determination: this must change.

Everyone's a little crazy when you get inside their head... it's only a matter of degree.

I really believe that in the larger sense, not only today but at all times, you only find yourself when you disobey. Disobedience is the beginning of responsibility, I think.

Yes, in the poor man's garden grow Far more than herbs and flowers - Kind thoughts, contentment, peace of mind, And Joy for weary hours.

Life's for the living, so live it, or you're better off dead.

I live a pretty simple life.