If we lose a job, we are easily tempted into thoughts like, "Ain't it awful? There aren't any jobs out there. This is terrible. It'll be awhile before the economy comes back. Even if they're hiring someone, they're not hiring someone my age with my resume." And that's really what causes the crash and burn. The fact is, there are Fortune 500 companies that have been founded during recessions.

Your playing small does not serve the world. Who are you not to be great?

Part of forgiving people is releasing them from our own agendas.

While it is tempting to believe that you are the victim of certain people or forces beyond your control, A Course in Miracles teaches you to recognize that you are not a victim. Through the grace of God, you are lifted above and beyond any forces-internal or external-that threaten to limit you. Knowing you're not a victim is a major form of personal empowerment.

Envision possibility. Don't worry who else believes in it; the universe is only looking for instructions from you.

We shouldn’t come up with a pseudo-spiritual excuse for turning away from the pain of the world.

Be the most wonderful expression of you that you're capable of.