"You cannot receive true love until you love yourself first. We see only a reflection of ourselves in other people. You will only accept the love that you feel inside. If you don't love yourself, you will think it's love when someone treats you poorly, even though in your mind you may know you should... Continue Reading →

 "It takes awhile to figure out who you are, what you need and want and what you don't. Up to two-thirds of life is spent just figuring out these basic things. Because of the time invested in that process, the last third of your life will be ridiculously amazing. Life has only just begun. Live... Continue Reading →

"While it's true that no one can "make you" feel any certain thing, good or bad, that doesn't mean that there's something wrong with you if what others say or do affects you. We are human beings after all, and the only reason we walk, talk, and learned to use the potty was because someone... Continue Reading →

"Appreciation is the basis for holidays, but it's something that can and should be done every day. Think of each holiday and what it means. Then, look around you and appreciate all the good that is in your life. Your family, friends, possessions, where you live. If you focus on what is good, more good... Continue Reading →

"If you think about how many times you've been lied to, taken advantage of or not appreciated, you'll likely not even want to get out of bed. But if you think about how much life you have ahead of you, how many beautiful experiences await you in the weeks and years ahead, you can rise... Continue Reading →

"Rebuilding trust when it's been broken is not dependent only on the person who has broken it, or how many times they can prove they are honest. It depends on the person who has decided not to trust anymore. Though they may be totally justified in their decision not to trust, as long as they... Continue Reading →

"People who don't forgive say, "I cannot accomplish something BECAUSE OF that person." They feel that person or circumstance ruined them in some way and made them incapable of some good, desirable thing in life...a job, a loving relationship, happiness. People who forgive say, "I can accomplish something REGARDLESS of that person." They feel that... Continue Reading →

"Few of us have tons of "free" time. When we believe something is important, we make time for it. Making time for the people who are most important in your life is crucial to happiness. A job can replace you, but to those who love you, you are irreplaceable. Prioritize your time with this in... Continue Reading →

"You can spend your life looking out, making decisions and having reactions to people and things you see. Or, you can spend your life looking in, staying in close contact with how you feel in any given moment, responding to those feelings to encourage more of the peaceful ones. If you choose the first, it... Continue Reading →