The act of giving is simply a behavior, and the gift merely a symbol. It is the energy behind both that will determine their impact on our lives.

Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal while blaming our misery on the person who started the fire.

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.

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

Everything that happens in our lives is "good information" about the degree to which our choices are working for us. We can, however, choose to believe that we are a victim of the world we see, and have no choices. And, of course, we will receive "good information" about this belief as well.

Until we become clear about our own worth and value, we will forever be searching for it in the eyes of others.

Never make your highest purpose, or the most important thing in your life something that is outside of your control.