When we combine acceptance with self-responsibility we can then see that whenever we are in a painful or disturbing situation we have two choices: We can work compassionately to bring something positive to the situation or leave. However, the key is the mental stance that we make the choice from, and thus the first step is always accepting the moment without resistance.

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.

No matter how sick your body is, extending Love will reduce your suffering and aid in healing.

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

How important is it really that you feel satisfied right now for 2 minutes, compared to getting yourself free from addiction forever?

I trust that no loving thought goes unnoticed, even when I do not see immediate gratitude or behavior changes in the other person.

Though few would admit it, most of the time, when people are upset they don't actually want to feel differently, they want agreement and ways to make a situation, condition, or person change.