Every time you encounter something that forces you to “handle it,” your self-esteem is raised considerably. You learn to trust that you will survive, no matter what happens. And in this way your fears are diminished immeasurably.

there's nothing as powerful as a made-up mind!

Remember that underlying all our fears is a lack of trust in ourselves.

What I try to control ends up controlling me.

Taking responsibility means never blaming anyone else for anything you are being..... doing.... having, or feeling.

We cannot escape fear. We can only transform it into a companion that accompanies us on all our exciting adventures.

When you put loving thoughts and behavior into the world, you plant seeds of self-respect. When you put unloving thoughts and behavior into the world, you destroy seeds of self-respect.