The Paradox of Change: People can only change when they feel accepted as they are now. Dr. Arnold Beisser Pg 220

Each of us is the best we can be when we are fully present, focused yet relaxed, curious yet non-judgmental, committed yet flexible.

You cannot do what's important now for you if your mind cannot accept what is happening in this present moment.

When you are present, you are not needy.

When you are authentic without an intent to harm others, you give yourself an awesome feeling which is the feeling of self-love.

There is one undeniable truth about our body: it only exists in the present moment.

...as long as you are motivated by the approval of others, you cannot know with confidence whether the decisions you are making in your life are what's right for you... pg 102

Learning how to recognize and act on your Inner Knowing is the greatest tool for discovering what's important now by living in the present.

When you are living in the present, you know what's important now for you and you act on that knowing.

When was the last time you woke up and realized that today could be the best day of your life?

I think we need more women in positions of power across the world. I think a lot of the world's problems could be solved if we allowed more contribution from women.

I want to see, to know, to have, to be.

If a man treats life artistically, his brain is his heart.

Success is not a straight line, it's much more of a dance and being open to possibilities.

My songs aren't bubble gum pop dance songs and I don't have background dancers on every single song.

Hillary Clinton calls our people deplorable, a large group, and irredeemable. I will be a president for all of our people.

If I'm so fortunate to be chosen, I think I'll do very well. I will do everything in my power to beat Hillary Clinton, I promise you.

There is no problem that is not improved by effort, and no effort that is too paltry to be worth undertaking.

God Almighty has set before me two great objects, the suppression of the slave trade and the reformation of manners (morality).