“Always count your blessings, even if you have to count them through your tears”

“Walk gently, and be brave.”

“The only thing on Earth you can count on is that there is nothing on Earth you can count on.”

“Youve climbed too many mountains and crossed too many rivers to stop and turn back now.”

“Your ancestors are rooting for you.”

“There were moments when it hurt so bad you couldnt breathe, yet somehow you survived the pain. There were days when you could barely put one foot in front of the other, yet somehow you arrived at y...”

“Dont work too hard. Try to maintain balance. Dont make work your whole life.”

“The more completely you can be yourself, the more fully and consciously you participate in the world.”

“Let your body work until it is spent, but keep your mind to yourself.”

“An informed parent or caregiver becomes empowered, and empowerment can lead to the best care for our children.”

“An exhausted parent cant provide the best care, although occasionally, we have all had to do so.”

“Gay people were seen as magical, too. I mean, like in many cultures, men were viewed as warriors and women were viewed as caregivers. But gay people, being both male and female, were seen as both w...”

“Remember that self-doubt is as self-centered as self-inflation. Your obligation is to reach as deeply as you can and offer your unique and authentic gifts as bravely and beautifully as you're able.”

“Sometimes the only thing we can do for people is pray.”

“You simply cannot know the depth of your magnificence without the contrast of life.”