Depression, pain, and fear are gifts that say, "Sweetheart, take a look at your thinking in this moment. You're living in a story that isn't true for you." Living a lie is always stressful. And investigating a lie through The Work always leads you back to who you are. Who you are is not an option. You are love. It hurts to believe you're other than who you are, to live any story less than love.

God, as I use the word, is another name for what is. I always know God's intention: It's exactly what is in every moment.

Here’s how a child listens: you tell him something, and he puts his own interpretation on what you said. That’s what he hears. No one has ever heard you.

If you want real control, drop the illusion of control; let life have you. It does anyway. You’re just telling yourself the story of how it doesn’t.

If I had a prayer, it would be this: "God, spare me from the desire for love, approval, or appreciation. Amen."

Until you can see everything in the world as your friend, your work is not done.

Your suffering is never caused by the person you're blaming.