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.

The knowledge that you can handle anything that comes your way is the key to allowing yourself to take risks. ... security is not having things; it's handling things.

Drink in the beauty of friendship. In this world of constant change, we need the comfort of friendship more than ever before.

As we start looking for the good, our focus automatically is taken off the bad.

We are not going to succeed in everything we attempt in life. That's a guarantee. In fact, the more we do in life, the more chance there is not to succeed in some things. But what a rich life we are having! Win or lose, we just keep winning.

Most of us do not 'sculpt' our lives. We accept what comes our way, then we gripe about it.

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