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

If you don't enjoy your life, sorrow, sadness, suffering, fear, shame and guilt will.

Forgiveness means accepting what is or what has been and becoming willing to see it differently. You cannot un-hear what you have heard or un-see what you have seen. What you can do is stop believing that what occurred has somehow left you broken, damaged and wounded. While forgiveness ain’t easy, it’s the most important inner work you can do within your mind and heart.

Without the a test you don't have a testimony.

You must be ready in mind, body, and spirit before you can make a change. People cannot convince you to do it. You cannot force you to do it. Everything you think, say, and do until that happens is just preparation. So love yourself right now. Honor yourself. Keep talking to yourself. Keep thinking ready thoughts. In the meantime, try to remember you will not be ready until you are ready.

When was the last time you thanked you for always being there for you? Self appreciation soothes an aching soul.

We cannot outperform our level of self-esteem.