Gratitude is the most passionate transformative force in the cosmos. When we offer thanks to God or to another human being, gratitude gifts us with renewal, reflection, reconnection.

After self-nurturance, listening to the whispers of our hearts is probably the hardest task we've ever attempted.

How could I expect more from the universe when I didn't appreciate what I already had?

The revelation that we have everything we need in life to make us happy but simply lack the conscious awareness to appreciate it can be as refreshing as lemonade on a hot afternoon. Or it can be as startling as cold water being thrown in our face. How many of us go through our days parched and empty, thirsting after happiness, when we’re really standing knee-deep in the river of abundance?

Authentic success is being so grateful for the many blessings bestowed on you and yours that you can share your portion with others.

Begin today. Declare out loud to the universe that you are willing to let go of struggle and eager to learn through joy.

How much time, creative energy, and emotion do we expend resisting change because we assume growth must always be painful? Much personal growth is uncomfortable, but it's worse to thwart the ascent of your authenticity.