We become powerful in the face of our fears when we have a sense that we make a difference in this world. We are all meaningful participants in this Universe and worthy of giving and receiving love. Some affirmations of purpose are: I know that I count and I act as though I do. I spread warmth and love everywhere I go. I am a healing force in the Universe.

There is an automatic assumption that negative is realistic and positive is unrealistic.

Taking responsibility means not blaming yourself. Anything that takes away your power or your pleasure makes you a victim. Don't make yourself a victim of yourself!

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

I am not a failure if I don't succeed; I am successful because I tried.

Look at people in your life as “practice.” The way you react to them allows you to see what you have to work on within yourself.

Complaining will not change things in your life; only action will. Make a list of all you need to do to change what doesn't work in your life and, little by little, begin making those changes.