Perhaps a sense of possessing needs to come to come before a sense of genuine sharing.

While values drive behaviors, principles govern consequences.

If you want small changes in your life, work on your attitude. But if you want big and primary changes, work on your paradigm.

Valuing differences is what really drives synergy. Do you truly value the mental, emotional, and psychological differences among people? Or do you wish everyone would just agree with you so you could all get along? Many people mistake uniformity for unity; sameness for oneness. One word--boring! Differences should be seen as strengths, not weaknesses. They add zest to life.

Whenever you experience stress of any kind, look into yourself and ask, In what way am I compromising my innermost values in this situation?

Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.

The best way to develop courage is to set a goal and achieve it, make a promise and keep it.