We've all heard that in life, when one door is closed, another is opened. Unfortunately, many of us are so focused on the darkness left by what has been lost, we never see the light coming through the newly opened door.

There are two ways to respond to the trials and tribulations of our present and past . . . 'Ain't it awful?' . . . or . . . 'Good information!' Our choice of responses will determine our experience of life.

When we take no responsibility for any aspect of our past, we limit our ability to respond in the present and the future.

You can't fight fire with fire, or fear with fear.

Remembering the past should help you create a purposeful future, not cause you to be afraid of it.

All connections are infused with dreams of what is possible in the future. Thus, when we lose something or someone important to us, we aren't just grieving the loss, we are grieving the shattered dream.

Freedom isn't about having permission to do whatever we want... it's about having the courage to do whatever fills our life with meaning.