Love is the ability and willingness to allow those that you care for to be what they choose for themselves without any insistence that they satisfy you.
The mind-body problem is not just a local problem, but one that confronts us with a deep mystery about the universe.
When making something, always get a few extras — extra material, extra parts, extra space, extra finishes. The extras serve as backups for mistakes, reduce stress, and fill your inventory for the future. They are the cheapest insurance.