The roots of addiction can be seen in our search for happiness in something outside of our self, be it drugs, relationships, material possessions.

The roots of addiction can be seen in our search for happiness in something outside of our self, be it drugs, relationships, material possessions.

For me, the more I don't foolishly waste my life wishing for a better past the more free I am today to create, grow, and love.

The paradox of acceptance: When our mind becomes less attached and dependent on things being a certain way our happiness in life dramatically improves.

Forgiveness is essential to health, growth, and healing.

Most of us, if we are truly honest with ourselves, have an ever-evolving and ever-growing list of what we think we must change in order to be at peace or to be happy.

If you believe you are an effect of the world around you - that your happiness is dependent on this thing or that person - then you are always going to be a victim of circumstance to one degree or another.