Spiritual consciousness does not make your problems go away; it does, however, help you view them from a different vantage point.

I took my kids everywhere. I didn't have money for child care, so I took them to college with me and they sat in the hallway.

When you make a decision and a commitment to do something good for yourself, it is like dropping a pebble in a pond. It has a rippling effect. The firmer the decision, the stronger the frequency and wider the range of things that will be reached.

You set the standards for how you will be treated. People will treat you the exact way you treat yourself. So be good to you. Take time for yourself. Rest. Play. Shower yourself with affection, support, and gifts.

I learned that telling the truth was a big part of loving yourself.

How do you spell peace? P-R-A-Y-E-R! Anything you believe you need is available to you through prayer. We are not talking here about a magic formula of proper and distinct words. Oh no! We are talking about opening your heart and your mouth, saying what's on your mind, knowing that once you do, the answer will be revealed.

If you want a real experience of serenity, look for the good. Affirm the good. Acknowledge the good.