Success is a process, a quality of mind and way of being, an outgoing affirmation of life.

Intimidation? Oh, gosh, I cried every day, ... I almost walked out the first day. One girl said I shouldn't be there. I cried every day and other volleyball players made fun of me every day.

Success is not a place at which one arrives but rather the spirit with which one undertakes and continues the journey.

I had never thought about playing volleyball until my freshman year, ... But Small stopped me in the hallway. 'Come play volleyball for us.' Tryouts were the next day.

If I have been of service, if I have glimpsed more of the nature and essence of ultimate good, if I am inspired to reach wider horizons of thought and action, if I am at peace with myself, it has been a successful day.

Oh, the miraculous energy that flows between two people who care enough to get beyond surfaces and games, who are willing to take the risks of being totally open, of listening, of responding with the whole heart. How much we can do for each other.

It started clicking then.