Service should never be for the recognition but it's appreciated when it is recognised

It's better to start with what you have instead of waiting for what you wish you had

Sometimes we need to enter seemingly unsafe spaces to create comfort for someone else to follow

Many of us have become accepting of certain untruths and falsities to the extent we openly quip: "Well, everyone does it"

On a journey of change, conversations may be more valuable than outcomes

When you tread the path of truth, defence is not only unnecessary, it's counter-productive

Failure to see or acknowledge our character flaws doesn't mean we don’t have them

Experiencing joy is wonderful; bringing joy to others is extraordinary

All doors in life operate on proximity sensors: we have to move towards them before they'll open

"If come from inside you, it's always the right one" - Mr Miyagi

Preparation for a loved one's death can never prepare you for their death

People hardly take a long hard honest look at themselves unless and until they feel stuck, hit a wall or face a crisis

Confidence doesn't come from knowledge or degrees, it comes from action

Capturing a community's stories brings multiple canvasses together in simply stunning artistry

Getting attention for the work you do is very different from seeking attention for the work you do

If your eyes are closed when one door closes, be prepared to get knocked in the head by the one that opens

In life, speed is important but direction is even more important

There's a big difference between being the leader and showing leadership

Proximity is an inaccurate measure of closeness

Any situation in our lives is defined by the meaning we attach to our experience of it