I listen with love to my body's messages.

Your mind is a tool you can choose to use any way you wish.

I speak up for myself. I claim my power now.

Today I can do anything I put my mind to.

If you want to understand your parents more, get them to talk about their own childhood; and if you listen with compassion, you will learn where their fears and rigid patterns come from. Those people who "did all that stuff to you" were just as frightened and scared as you are.

Life is here for you to live to the fullest. ...Take your courage in your hands and move out into Life. Ask for what you want. Believe that you deserve it, and then allow Life to give it to you... Be sure that you're willing to receive. Life can't give to you if your hands are closed. Open your mind, open your heart, and open your arms. Life loves you and only wants to give you the best.

Be willing to stop punishing yourself for your mistakes. Love yourself for your willingness to learn and grow.