What allows us, as human beings, to psychologically survive life on earth, with all of its pain, drama, and challenges, is a sense of purpose and meaning

in all codependent relationships, the rescuer needs the victim as much as the victim needs the rescuer.

The more anger towards the past you carry in your heart, the less capable you are of loving in the present.

All addictions have one thing in common - they numb you out to what is happening in the moment.

You can't ask for what you want unless you know what it is. A lot of people don't know what they want or they want much less than they deserve. First you have figure out what you want. Second, you have to decide that you deserve it. Third, you have to believe you can get it. And, fourth, you have to have the guts to ask for it

Living with integrity means... behaving in ways that are in harmony with your personal values.

Living with integrity means...not settling for less than what you know you deserve in your relationships; asking for what you want and need from others; speaking your truth, even though it might create conflict or tension; behaving in ways that are in harmony with your personal values; making choices based on what you believe, and not what others believe.