As grandma said, if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.

Living with intention and mindfulness can transform our everyday experiences into something extraordinary.

I have little shame, no dignity – all in the name of a better cause.

A sense of humor can be the best tool for navigating life’s ups and downs.

In our fast-paced world, we often forget the importance of slowing down and appreciating the present moment.

In trying to avoid one sin I’ve committed another.

Humor is a great way to deal with the absurdities of life. It’s often the best way to cope with the challenges we face.

The challenge of living by ancient rules in a modern world often leads to unexpected insights and new perspectives.

Behavior shapes beliefs.

I know that you should always say yes to adventures or you’ll lead a very dull life.

Living biblically isn’t about following every rule to the letter; it’s about understanding the spirit behind them.

The idea of living a year based on the Bible seemed like a daunting and interesting challenge. It turned out to be both.

The World Health Organization … estimated that 1.6 million years of healthy living are lost every year in Europe because of noise pollution.

Sometimes it takes a year of following ancient rules to remind yourself of the importance of modern values like kindness and forgiveness.

I decided to spend a year living biblically, following the Bible as literally as possible. It’s not a perfect guide for modern life, but it’s surprisingly useful.

Jealousy is a useless, time-wasting emotion that’s eating me alive.

It comes back to the old question: How can the Bible be so wise in some places and so barbaric in others? And why should we put any faith in a book that includes such brutality?

My reading list grows exponentially. Every time I read a book, it’ll mention three other books I feel I have to read. It’s like a particularly relentless series of pop-up ads.

I’m trying to follow the Bible as closely as possible, and it’s a lot harder than I expected.

The key to making healthy decisions is to respect your future self. Honor him or her. Treat him or her like you would treat a friend or a loved one.

I love the idea of exploring different worlds, whether it’s through reading or actually immersing myself in a new experience

I believe in the power of books. They’re like a portable life.

I’ve discovered that if you keep knocking long enough, someone will eventually let you in

I’m a big believer in the fact that life is too short to be serious all the time. So if you can’t laugh at yourself, call me—I’ll laugh at you

There’s a fine line between participatory journalism and madness.

I’ve learned that no one is going to read your mind and give you what you want. You have to ask for it

I’m always open to new ideas, within reason

I’m not saying it’s wrong to have strong opinions, just that we should occasionally look at things from a different perspective

I try to be a contrarian. I’m a first-born, so I think that’s in my blood