self-sacrifice is one of a woman's seven deadly sins (along with self-abuse, self-loathing, self-deception, self-pity, self-serving, and self-immolation).

Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we experience life and the world.

Real life isn't always going to be perfect or go our way, but the recurring acknowledgement of what is working in our lives can help us not only to survive but surmount our difficulties.

One of the most important milestones we'll all hit along the way is the moment when we finally own our unique point of view and realize how priceless it is.

Our deepest wishes are whispers of our authentic selves. We must learn to respect them. We must learn to listen.

Expect to have hope rekindled. The dry seasons in life do not last. The spring rains will come again.

Be grateful for the home you have, knowing that at this moment, all you have is all you need.

Life is not made up of minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, or years, but of moments. You must experience each one before you can appreciate it.

Grace is available for each of us every day - our spiritual daily bread - but we've got to remember to ask for it with a grateful heart and not worry about whether there will be enough for tomorrow.

Every time we remember to say "thank you", we experience nothing less than heaven on earth.

Learning to live in the present moment is part of the path of joy.

I'm ready for another adventure now, take me far away please!Ok one more... But then you have to read to me!

You think that would have changed things? The answer is of course, and for a while, and never.

The personal pronoun "I" should be the coat of arms of some individuals.

The National Flood Insurance Program is a voluntary program. If a community really feels that the building insurance requirements are too burdensome, they don't have to participate.

Joy does not come from what you do, it flows into what you do and thus into this world from deep within you.

It's all in fun. I take everything with a grain of salt.

I am not a storyteller . . . not like the others. I only have one tale to tell.

Women are wired to do more and different things because of their lack of ego

Love simply is. [...] Love and don't ask too many questions. Just love.

If I'm dead," he murmured. "Why does it hurt so much?