Most of our stress and suffering come not from events, but from our thoughts. Reframe from negative thoughts, and stress subsides.

The important thing is to tell yourself a life story in which you, the hero, are primarily a problem solver rather than a helpless victim. This is well within your power, whatever fate might have dealt you.

Breathe in, breathe out, no fear, no doubt.

Welcoming imperfection is the way to accomplish what perfectionism promises but never delivers. It gives us our best performance and genuine acceptance in the family of human -- and by that I mean imperfect -- beings.

Learning to quit while you're not ahead, when the dull ooze of depression tells you things are not going to get any better, is one of the best financial and life skills you can master.

Anyone who comes into your life, under any circumstances, has something to teach you.

Caring for your inner child has a powerful and surprisingly quick result: Do it and the child heals.