No one can give you anything-love, shame, self-esteem- until you give it to yourself. Today, give yourself good things.

True freedom starts with absolute honesty. The moment you call a problem by its real name, you’re already learning how to make it less harmful.

Most people go through their whole lives," John went on, "and never have one miracle happen to them. You've had dozens and dozens, and you still want more! It's like God gives you a brownie, I mean a really good brownie, but you can't be content with it. You want the whole pan of brownies. Nobody gets that.

Good-looking individuals are treated better than homely ones in virtually every social situation, from dating to trial by jury.

To attract something that you want, become as joyful as you think that thing would make you.

It seems to me at this moment that laughing is a serious thing, that it connects us with truth and love and God.

Any transition serious enough to alter your definition of self will require not just small adjustments in your way of living and thinking but a full-on metamorphosis.