When you heed the calling of your heart, you are following your purpose. Having purpose in your life gives you the courage to do the things you are meant to do. When you are purpose driven, you have learned to listen to your intutition and never let no get in your way.

Forgiveness ... is a willingness to get over what you think should have happened and an acceptance of the reality of what actually happened.

Yet if we are to live fully, we must love as though we've never been hurt, dream as though our hopes have never been dashed, and take steps toward the future as though life has never given us pain.

Accepting what others see as your strengths is crucial to your continued growth. Compliments are a gift. They are an opportunity for you and another person to connect in a powerful, positive way. How did you handle the last compliment directed at you? Did you accept it?

Our ability to receive is a necessary component if we desire to own our power, claim our worth and live fearlessly.

The first is based in fear, the second in fearlessness.

The words you say to yourself create your self image.