I think leaving [death] can be as joyous as - probably more joyous than - being born, because being born is very physically uncomfortable for the baby.

Just because the years are passing doesn't mean that the quality of our lives must automatically go downhill.

No matter whether your life is pleasant or good; whether you are having big challenges or no challenges, your state of your mind has everything to do with how you will relate to your experiences.

No matter where I am on this planet, I am always safe.

I do not allow others to influence my thinking unless it is positive or uplifting.

I do not fix problems. I fix my thinking. Then problems fix themselves.

Loving the self, to me, begins with never ever criticizing ourselves for anything. Criticism locks us into the very pattern we are trying to change. Understanding and being gentle with ourselves helps us to move out of it. Remember, you have been criticizing yourself for years, and it hasn't worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.