The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance.

Fully to surrender to love can be terrifying. But it is the price life asks in exchange for the possibility of ecstasy.

Every day, it's important to ask and answer these questions: "What's good in my life?" and "What needs to be done?"

If you overcome your fear to ask someone for a date, a raise, or help with a project, that is an act of self-assertiveness. You are moving out into life rather than contracting and withdrawing.

If you are an adult, you are responsible for your life and well-being. No one owes you the fulfillment of your needs or wants; no one is here on earth to serve you. If you respect the principle of self-ownership, you understand that no one else owns you and that you do not own anyone else. Only on this understanding can there be peace on earth and good will among human beings.

Self esteem is the reputation we acquire with ourselves.

The first love affair you must consummate is the love affair with yourself. Only then are you ready for a romantic relationship.