"If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all," was how I was raised, and how I lived for most of my life.

Become very clear about your intentions and desires, know that you deserve them, and then firmly put your foot down to the universe commanding these changes (while simultaneously surrendering control over how this will occur). All the doors will open for you as a result!

Most people who are on a spiritual path realize their thoughts are crucial to their experiences. If you have negative thoughts, you draw and attract negative experiences to yourself. But knowing that and ruling your behavior by it can seem like two different things.

Joy is all there is. The rest is a preoccupation of the ego, unworthy of your holy mind.

Always speak and think kindly about yourself, because your soul needs your love and approval.

In addition to showing gratitude to others, place emphasis on showing gratitude to yourself

You can work on healing, uplifting, and changing situations from a place of forgiveness, instead of from a place of resentment. Forgive yourself and everyone, and you are free!