The past exists not as a factual recounting of what happened, but as an experience that we are constantly recreating in our mind which means we CAN change the past!

To be influential in our conversations, we must first be aware of two things, (1) what do we want to bring to the conversation and (2) what do we want to bring out in others.

You can't use stress, anxiety, frustration, and worry to deal with your stress, anxiety, frustration, and worry. It's like pulling up to a burning building with a flame thrower. The energy of the problem can't be the energy behind a successful solution.

Just because we have a thought, doesn't mean it is a thought worth having.

The difference between self-confidence and conceit is as simple as love and fear. Jesus was self-confident ... Hitler was afraid.

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

To spank or not to spank isn't the question the question is whether whether we are teaching a quality we want our kids to have as adults?