You have the freedom to live and let live, to love and let love. Granting yourself that freedom is one of the healthiest, most constructive things you can do for yourself and the people who matter to you.

The idea is to identify a destructive thought pattern, then simply label it and watch it and let it pass by whenever it appears in your mind.

From a place of stillness, openness, forgiveness and acceptance you can renew your commitment to any eating plan you like.

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

If you find yourself getting nervous stop and relax for three full breaths. Then take one small step, then another. That is how people get to the top of Everest.

Don't fight fearful thoughts. Just match each one with an alternative thought that brings you more peace.

The end goal of all of this striving is to live joyfully, and that there are often more direct ways of achieving this than conforming to rigid standards set by social custom.