If you are generous in yourrelationships you will receiveas much as you give.

Sometimes being happy willrequire some difficult conversations.Some of those conversationswill be with yourself.

If someone tries to undermineyour commitment, re-evaluateyour commitment to them.

Identify your driving motivationand you will have all theencouragement you need.

To be happy, you need to dothe right thing for you, even when it feels like thehardest thing in the world.

Live your life with courageousintegrity. Do the right thing, not the easy thing.

There is a big difference betweenbeing self-ist and being selfish—putting yourself first doesn’t meanyou have to put everyone else last.

The most importantcommitment you will ever makeis to being the best you can be.

Being the best you can betakes courage. You need to ownyour decisions and have thecourage to see them through.

It’s easy to be brave wheneverything is going your way.When the going gets tough, it takes courage to followthe path you believe in.

Be honest with yourself.You can’t be the bestyou can be unless you knowwho you really are.

No, " I said simply. "I hate no one. I want only to be left in peace to understand the mysteries of the universe in my own way.

Banishing those evil twins:-Talk about values-Don’t assume people understand your motives-Don’t be above explaining yourself-Dare to invite feedback-Understand the impact of good intention

Why is it when we talk to God we're said to be praying but when God talks to us we're schizophrenic?

As women, we tend to take the easy way out in showbiz. I have done movies where all I did was look pretty in every frame.

My education began in the public schools of Wilmington. During most of these years, from about age 10, I also worked at some job or other after school, on weekends, and in the summer months.

The teaching arises out of the stillness. But when I'm alone, there's only the stillness, and that is my favorite place.

There is no morally coherent difference between fur and other animal clothing, such as leather, wool, etc., just as there is no morally coherent distinction between meat and milk or eggs.

The luxury of doing good surpasses every other personal enjoyment.

I didn't grow up with indie rock - I mean, I listened to bands that are considered indie rock, but I think that term is dead and uninteresting.

The week ahead is already programmed for fabulousness. Pray that your thinking be aligned with the force that makes it so.