To influence others, we must know what is influencing them... and they must know that we get it.

The key to being with family is to engage with those we love in a way we would teach to those we love.

Fear of feeling bad rarely makes one feel good.

Never define yourself in terms of how you are negatively affected by others.

Meaning isn't something we discover, it is what we bring to life, either by choice or by chance.

When a loving, meaningful experience is our goal, we must trust an energy that is congruent with that goal as our guide along the way. Bottom line, trust love over fear if love is what you're after.

Selfish is caring for ourselves at others' expense ... Self-care is taking care of ourselves so that we can be there for others.