New Year’s Day is every man’s birthday.

—Charles Lamb

I recognize that at its deepest level, eating is an affirmation of life. Each time I eat, I agree somewhere inside to continue life on earth. I acknowledge that this choice to eat is a fundamental act of love and nourishment, a true celebration of my existence.

from Marc David’s Nourishing Wisdom

The most important question to ask about any work is “How does this serve the world?”

—Marianne Williamson

Beauty surrounds you because you create it.

– a fortune cookie