This journey has nourished my soul in a way I couldn't have imagined.

Guilt: it comes in so many subtle forms. It's carbon monoxide for the soul.

The woman who is my best friend, my teacher, my everything: Mom.

Life is to BIG that I'm suddenly overcome by the highs and lows of it.

With each stride, I realize I'm not so emotionally overwhelmed anymore. A sense of purpose and fulfillment has replaced my feelings of helplessness.

The real me: A woman who continues to blossom into her authentic self.

Have greater compassion and empathy for others, and don't judge anyone, because you have no idea what's going on in their life.

Be brave. You didn't travel this far to languish within the walls of your comfortable self.

Perspective is so interesting. The smallest thing becomes pleasurable when troubles are monumental.

If only I lived in a perpetual state of awareness for the infinite daily blessings I'm given.

Nobody gets through life without facing challenges. What's important is how we handle them. Tough times can be excellent opportunities to grow and become a better person.

For when Iwaltzed with Chris, I'd made him someone else.

When critics disagree the artist is in accord with himself.

That's what I always enjoyed about acting, the real adrenalin rush. My heart - still before I go on stage - crashing out of my chest. That's thrilling to me.

Every time I see myself in print or on TV, I feel like a little white girl. I feel fat.

If my husband's going to kiss anybody, let it be Matt Damon.

Most young people have tremendous respect for older people's views.

As long as I look into the muzzles, nothing can happen to me. Only if he pulls lead am I in danger.

Get out, realize your dream, and go for it

Don't be afraid. Human birth is full of suffering and one has to endure everything patiently, taking the Name of God. None, not even God in human form can escape the sufferings of the body and mind.

The lotus' stem is as long as the depth of water, So men's height is just as great as their inner strength.