It’s normal to shy away from illness and death. It’s natural to gravitate toward laughter and life.

When you’re down, remember your triumphs. […] Sometimes you get in trouble and crash. Other times: just a bumpy landing.

But some climbs you have to make alone.

You move forward. You face up to your challenges. You don’t retreat. You’re young, and sometimes you’ll wish you could. But don’t.

Why was I standing on the street when the window feel out of the building? Why did the bus run over me? Because it was my turn in the barrel, that’s why.