When making a decision, focus on what feels "shackles off" versus "shackles on".

Basic human contact - the meeting of eyes, the exchanging of words - is to the psyche what oxygen is to the brain. If you're feeling abandoned by the world, interact with anyone you can.

Given the eclectic and constantly shifting nature of my metaphysical inclinations, I will probably never feel certain exactly what an angel is.

At times in my life, I have been utterly lonely. At other times, I've had disgusting infectious diseases. Try admitting these things in our culture.

If you're feeling abandoned by the world, interact with anyone you can.

Instead of fretting about getting everything done, why not simply accept that being alive means having things to do? Then drop into full engagement with whatever you're doing, and let the worry go.

Don't expect the future to look like the past. Clear away expectations, and let yourself picture a wild, grand new world.

Whether you've seen angels floating around your bedroom or just found a ray of hope at a lonely moment, choosing to believe that something unseen is caring for you can be a life-shifting exercise.

Although beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, the feeling of being beautiful exists solely in the mind of the beheld.

Standards of beauty are arbitrary. Body shame exists only to the extent that our physiques don't match our own beliefs about how we should look.

Every day brings new choices.

Writing starts with living.—Rumors of Water: Thoughts on Creativity & Writing

Yep, there's special eyes that only Jesus can give. When people have special eyes, they can see past a person's face and show other people love.

If it [talent] isn’t strong enough to take the gaff of real training, then it’s not worth much.

I don't see the country audience looking forward to an out male singer. There are rumors about people but no one ever confirms because there is a tremendous amount of money at stake.

I'm very open about the fact that I'm a big fan of day drinking. I also love cooking. I cook all day, and I have to have something in my hand while I'm doing that.

A woman can produce what no man can: a child.

To whom much is given, much is required. Righteousness exalts a nation...but sin is a reproach to any people

When we can play with the unself-conscious concentration of a child, this is: art: prayer: love.

The student will try to defy the master. Always.

When you break an agreement in a relationship, you must offer an amendment first, or it is meaningless.