Respectful communication under conflict or opposition is an essential and truly awe-inspiring ability.

Your suffering needs to be respected. Don't try to ignore the hurt, because it is real. Just let the hurt soften you instead of hardening you. Let the hurt open you instead of closing you. Let the hurt send you looking for those who will accept you instead of hiding from those who reject you.

Conflict connects us to life, just as life connects us to conflict.

In America, educators punish those who actually think for themselves. There is only acceptance for popular opinion.

We must be free, but to have real freedom, you must be wild and free yourself.

We must plant trees, grow gardens instead of lawns, ride bicycles when we can and support responsible local businesses over big brands.