Today I will stop trying to control my relationships. I will participate at a reasonable level and let the other person do the same. I can let go, knowing that the relationship will find its own life-or not-and that I don't have to do all the work, only my share.

Few situations - no matter how greatly they appear to demand it - can be bettered by us going beserk.

...the pain that comes from loving someone who's in trouble can be profound.

Today, I will let go. I will stop trying to control everything. I will stop trying to make myself be and do better, and I will let myself be.

Gratitude can turn a meal into a feast.

Today I will learn to reject shame. Shame is an overwhelming sense that who I am isn't good enough. I realize that I am good enough, and that my imperfections are part of being human. I let go of shame.

When it's too difficult to keep swimming, float.