Fear controls us and directs our steps. We refrain from doing things we consider risky even if our heart yearns for them. We alter our behavior, again based on fear of losing something or someone.

We each have remnants and holdouts of our younger self within our own adult self. The child who was hurt, not loved enough, not accepted, not encouraged, perhaps made fun of, misunderstood, ignored... the list can go on and on.

We may, at times, get caught up in trying to win an argument, or getting the upper hand on a decision that has to be made. At such times, we completely ignore what is for the highest good of all, and instead "stick to our guns" and want to be right at all costs.

As children of God or children of the Universe, we have a role to play. What is that role? Your answers will come as you keep asking yourself, "What can I do now?"

It only takes a moment or two, several times a day, to allow the body to let go and relax. Relaxation is essential to the healing process. 

Give thanks for everything that you are and everything that you have. That's right -- give thanks, but not in some meaningless charade.

Miracles are always around us. Sometimes we just need to open our eyes, and our attitude, to see them.

No matter our age, or upbringing, or country of origin, or religion, it is important that we feel that our lives matter. That what we do makes a difference.

If we came to earth to learn and grow, then the people we grew up with - parents and siblings - are our classmates as well as teachers in this journey.

"May the Creator within all things bring blessings and peace for all of the members of this household. May this home be filled with joy, laughter, and love."

We are all unique and we each have our own talents which connects us to our power. We are all much more powerful than we think we are.

We need to be willing to be ourselves, to be real, and to let others get close enough to see inside of us -- and then we'll have relationships that are intimate, that are grand, that are real!

Recognizing the connection between all of us, we understand that giving love and sharing energy is the greatest gift, not only for others, but for ourselves as well. It is impossible to give without receiving...

Very few of us ever fully express our love for another. Afraid of being hurt, we find ourselves unwilling to be as vulnerable and open as that admission requires.

Many of us go through life "looking for something". Whether it is seeking "the love of our life" or the perfect job, perfect house, perfect something or other. Whatever it is, it is the "perfect "something that we feel we need and don't have.

You can change the world by loving people, doing good, succeeding, being honest and frank, thinking big, fighting for underdogs, building, helping people, and giving the world your best.

I don't believe that we are here to be miserable. I think some miserable people made that up so that everyone would be miserable like them.

Only when we appreciate the unique gifts that each of us has to offer and the shining web of connection that holds us all can we open ourselves to the full potential of what we can achieve together.

We are continuously comparing life to how we believe life should be. What we call our experience of life is just our reaction to the on-going comparison. 

We need to examine our emotions and assess how many minutes in a day we feel angry, depressed, anxious, unsatisfied, obsessed, or any other unhealthy feelings.

We each contribute to the puzzle that is life on earth, each in our unique way. This is not a "one size fits all" approach.

Stress is a major health problem... physically, emotionally, spiritually. Yet we can learn to let go of stress, or let it pass us by, rather than grabbing on to it and hanging on for dear life.

As a spiritual practice, when we ask for what we need and offer each other what we can, we enter a dance of unavoidable reciprocity.