Naomi Judd

“There are many paths but only one journey.”

“I grew up in a family of secrets; there was a lot of pathology in the family.”

“I don't take vacations.”

“We're spirited and spiritual... and fun follows us around.”

“I've never experienced chronic pain myself, but I have known many people over the years who have.”

“Ignorance is my least favorite thing. I really think it's at the core of all our problems.”

“A dead end street is a good place to turn around.”

“I'm a communicator.”

“Change is the one thing we can be sure of.”

“I'm a registered, vetted gun owner, but that's because I live way out in the country, like way out in the middle of nowhere.”

“It will kill four times as many Americans as AIDS will over the next decade. I feel that what ever kind of disability God has given me, as an entertainer and as a public figure, it is so I can be a representative for others.”

“It's so important for those living with chronic pain to establish good communication with both their healthcare professionals and caregivers. Clear communication about pain is vital to receiving proper diagnosis and effective treatment.”

“Your body hears everything your mind says.”

“I'm a darned good listener.”

“I don't think we spend enough time in reflection and introspection. We don't know who we are as individuals in this culture anymore.”

“I'm not just a big-haired redhead country singer who dresses flamboyantly, has this wicked sense of humor and wears rhinestones.”

“I love the ocean, but I'm just not one to lie on the beach.”

“You shouldn't be ashamed of your pain. You have the right to have your pain treated.”

“When you're a caregiver, you need to realize that you've got to take care of yourself, because, not only are you going to have to rise to the occasion and help someone else, but you have to model for the next generation.”

“They're trying to tell us that we're not right, so we have to buy their products. The number one cause of mental illness is not knowing who you are and you can't know who you are if you don't spend time honoring yourself, and living in the present.”