When we are depressed, our thinking blocks us from being aware of our needs, and then being able to take action to meet our needs.

Empathy gives you the ability to enjoy another person's pain.

Use anger as a wake-up call to unmet needs.

Praise and reward create a system of extrinsic motivations for behavior. Children (and adults) end up taking action in order to receive the praise or rewards.

When we have our consciousness on needs, images come to us, naturally, of how to meet those needs.

Get very clear about the kind of world we would like and then start living that way.

When it comes to giving advice, never do so unless you've first received a request in writing, signed by a lawyer.