One feels so despairing on some levels about what's going on in our culture, in regards to things like gender inequality. But there is progress. There is enhanced empathy and respect for others, we are fighting the tide, even though it seems like a tug of war sometimes.

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It is technically a failure when you don't try.

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I used to be more paranoid and stressed, constantly worrying about my Plan B. But the truth is I don't have one.

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Daring to me is having courage; it's a daily meditation to take breath and find strength.

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I do think that what's wonderful in life is that we gain perspective as we take on different roles that are mind and heart opening.

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Before I had my child, I thought I knew all the boundaries of myself, that I understood the limits of my heart. It's extraordinary to have all those limits thrown out, to realize your love is inexhaustible.

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Change is usually preceded by some kind of drift.

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Three tomatoes are walking down the street-a poppa tomato, a mamma tomato, and a little baby tomato. Baby tomato starts lagging behind. Poppa tomato gets angry, goes over to the baby tomato, and smooshes him and says, Catch up.

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We're in an environment where everyone gets compartmentalized very quickly.

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I think that life force is invaluable.

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