Emilie Richards

“This is what you shall do; Love the earth and sun and the animals, despise riches, give alms to every one that asks, stand up for the stupid and crazy, devote your income and labor to others, hate tyrants, argue not concerning God, have patience and indulgence toward the people, take off your hat to…

“Life is not a solo act. It’s a big, messy, delightful ensemble piece, especially when you are with your people. life is better when we leap together.” -Kermit the Frog, Commencement Speech at University of Maryland

Everything you have experienced has been purposeful. It has brought you to where you are now. You have a collection of experiences to use as stepping stones to take you where you want to go.” ​ – Iyanla Vanzant

To the mother with an anxious heart, I wish you hope. To the mother running on empty, I wish you rest. To the mother with a broken heart, I wish you peace. To the mother aching to have a child, I wish you gentleness. To every mother, no matter how you got that title, I…

“Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.” — Yoda

“Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.” ~John Wesley

“Despite the forecast, live like it’s spring.” -Lilly Pulitzer

“We are mosaics — pieces of light, love, history, stars — glued together with magic and music and words.” ​ – Anita Krizzan

“Never be afraid to let someone know if they brightened the room they just walked into. Or if something they said inspired you to change. … Say it. Always say it.” ​ Donna Ashworth

“How ironic that the difficult times we fear might ruin us are the very ones that can break us open and help us blossom into who we were meant to be.” ​-Elizabeth Lesser