The purpose of prayer is not to change God's mind, which always knows your wholeness and your deservingness. The purpose of prayer is to change your mind so you can see through the eyes of God.

Everyone and everything that shows up in our life is a reflection of something that is happening inside of us.

Be happy with what you have. Be excited about what you want.

Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect.

Guilt: punishing yourself before God doesn't.

Appreciation is the highest form of prayer, for it acknowledges the presence of good wherever you shine the light of your thankful thoughts.

Everything will line up perfectly when knowing and living the truth becomes more important than looking good.

Happy people do not demand a lot from the world because their happiness proceeds from a place deeper than the world can touch.

Personal growth is not a matter of learning new information but of unlearning old limits.

The fire of purpose easily melts the icicles of obstacles.

To grow, you must be willing to let your present and future be totally unlike your past. Your history is not your destiny.

Rules are for people with the luxury of time.

It didn't feel sporting to shoot at a crazy person, even if that person was a vampire who'd agreed to the job.

This is your life so fill it with beauty and love.

For my 11th birthday, I asked to be adopted.

A frame is the foundation from which everything evolves.

Lord, we lift up your name. With hearts full of praise; Be exalted, O Lord my God! Hosanna in the highest!

By the time I was 7 or 8, I wanted to be a comedy writer.

Your level of performance matches your dominant self image.

I was elected by the women of Ireland, who instead of rocking the cradle, rocked the system.

Being a professional writer is not an easy way to make a living.