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

Perspective will come in retrospect.

A codependent person is one who has let another person's behavior affect him or her and who is obsessed with controlling that person's behavior.

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.

Today I will surrender to discipline. I realize that sometimes it takes time to see the fruits of my labors, yet I still need to practice discipline. Help me to remember, God, that I'm moving forward, and that I'm learning the very important art of discipline.

Today I will let go of my need for approval and my need to be liked. Instead, I will choose to like and approve of myself. The people who count (including me) will respect me when I'm true to who I really am.

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