There are two important days in a woman's life: the day she is born and the day she finds out why.

Creativity involves breaking out of established patterns in order to look at things in a different way.

the unexpected action of deep listening can create a space of transformation capable of shattering complacency and despair.

A shadow is never created in darkness. It is born of light. We can be blind to it and blinded by it. Our shadow asks us to look at what we don’t want to see

Choosing with integrity means finding ways to speak up that honor your reality, the reality of others, and your willingness to meet in the center of that large field. It’s hard sometimes.

Most of all, differences of opinion are opportunities for learning.

What is evolution if not creative adaptation and the progression of our own souls?

Agitation gives birth to creation.

Water is nothing if not ingemination, an encore to the tenacity of life.

Word by word, the language of women so often begins with a whisper.

There is an art to writing, and it is not always disclosure. The act itself can be beautiful, revelatory, and private.

There must be some Tommy Hilfiger event horizon, beyond which it is impossible to be more derivative, more removed from the source, more devoid of soul.

Sometimes it takes bravery in order to be a coward.

There is an end to everything.

At the end of the day, when you are in the front office, your tenure is dictated by the people surrounding you.

Gratitude puts everything into perspective.

Let them push you, but do not push; Let them crucify you, but do not crucify. Let them insult, but do not insult. Let them slander, but do not slander. Be meek, and do not be zealous in evil.

I don't want to not live because of my fear of what could happen.

My father taught me that you have to stand by your principles.

Know thyself, especially thyself after a couple of drinks.

The best leaders lift people up versus tear people down.