“Being able to witness almost paradoxical reactions to situations and environments taught me that I can be perturbed in paradise and peaceful in prison.”

“The level of appreciation that I feel for what I would call the blessings in my life is in direct correlation to knowing what it is like to go without these blessings.”

“…kindness, thoughtfulness, and care provide a more nurturing environment for love to have a chance to grow.”

“In digging, we find the hidden roots that feed surface thoughts and actions.”