Never be afraid of failure or disappointment, because those are just temporary experiences on the path to your dreams coming true

Once you have a major success with assertiveness, you learn that it's a much healthier path than being a doormat to the insensitive folks. You gain respect for yourself, have more time for your priorities, and develop authentic and healthier relationships.

"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.

Surround yourself with positive people and situations, and avoid negativity.

Speaking your truth with love ensures that others will hear your message, since angry words can shut down communication.

There’s a place inside of you where you can retreat and enjoy perfect stillness.

Forgiveness is the key to breaking the cycle of karma and reincarnation. Forgiveness doesn't mean: "What you did was okay." It simply means, "I'm no longer willing to carry the heavy toxic burdens of anger, resentment, and victimhood in my soul." 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!