If we are unhappy without a relationship, we'll probably be unhappy with one as well. A relationship doesn't begin our life; a relationship doesn't become our life. A relationship is a continuation of life.

Resentments are hardened chunks of anger. They loosen up and dissolve with forgiveness and letting go.

Panic is our great enemy.

...Help me let go of my need to stay immersed in negativity. I can change the energy in myself and my environment from nega­tive to positive. I will affirm the good until it sinks in and feels real. I will also strive to find one quality that I like about someone else who's important to me, and I will take the risk of telling him or her that.

Believing that things happen too slowly or too quickly is an illusion. Timing is perfect.

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

Sometimes, we don't get what we want. . . But this is a benevolent universe. And once in a while, we do.