Many people live in a self-imposed prison and don't even know it.

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

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.

For years I was so busy building walls I did not see I was imprisoning myself behind them, and did not recognize this pattern as being addiction. My addictive thinking and behavior became the bars of my cell. Denying feeling empty inside, I constantly looked for new things to acquire, people to be around, substances to take, and new goals to achieve in order to feel better about myself. Over the last four decades I have focused on healing my addictive mind and helping others do the same.

There is no moment, ever, that does not either hold an opportunity or a lesson that God is offering.

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

The body can limit our ability to experience life to the fullest, especially if we identify ourselves as being only our bodies.