As many have observed, it is easy to tell a lie, but it is almost impossible to tell only one.

We need to hear the sound of our voice for what we think and need.

Those of us who are locked into ineffective expressions of anger suffer as deeply as those of us who dare not get angry at all.

We all fear change, even as we seek it.

We will be in tune with our bodies only if we truly love and honor them. We can't be in good communication with the enemy.

Being able to make a sincere apology - one that says, "Yes, I get it; I screwed up. Your feelings make sense, and I'm taking this seriously" - is at the heart of being successful in leadership, parenting, and friendship, as well as our own integrity and self-worth. And the failure to apologize? Even a good relationship will suffer quietly - because we really feel it when someone won't take responsibility for what they said, or didn't say.

Anxiety is extremely contagious, but so is calm.