When we rise above our temptations and resist them, we exercise self-control. And that's when we experience true freedom and emotional health.

The next time you make a snap judgment about a situation, take a few moments to understand an opposing viewpoint.

Jealousy of other people's success is a sure sign that you feel unfulfilled in your own life. Seeing them enjoy the fruits of their labors is a painful reminder that you do not have what you want nor have you been actively seeking it.

The reason why we often get poor advice is that it's hard to find a person who always has our best interest at heart, isn't envious in any way, and at no level thinks he knows what's best for you.

Studies show that when we vocalize an opinion, whether or not we believe it to be true, in time we usually come to support it.

When a person gives, he loves the object of his giving more -- and so love is planted and grows.

When someone refuses to listen to you or others, there is one source or entity that he will listen to: Call it God, the universe, a higher power, karmic law, whatever. At any rate, if he feels that the universe is trying to tell him something, then he may listen. He won't listen to you or anyone else, but the universe, that's a different story.