We see the world, not as it is, but as we are──or, as we are conditioned to see it.

We must look at the lens through we see the world, as well as the world we see, and that the lens itself shapes how we interpret the world.

My temptation is emotional, and resisting will further my needed weight loss and strengthen my character. Furthermore, nothing tastes as good as thin feels.

Frustration is a function of our expectations, and our expectations are often a reflection of the social mirror rather than our own values and priorities.

Inspire (from the Latin inspirare) means to breathe life into another.

Our character is basically a composite of our habits. Because they are consistent, often unconcious patterns, they constantly, daily, express our character.

By centering our lives on timeless, unchanging principles, we create a fundamental paradigm of effective living. It is the center that puts all other centers in perspective.