When we take care of ourselves like we would take care of someone we love, the quality of our living and our giving goes up.
Never define people or situations in terms of their effect on you, unless you want to give them the power to make you feel that way.
There are two ways to look at most problems... 'Oh Crap!' or, 'Good Information!,' and our choice will give us good information on how to deal with problems in the future.
The most powerful times in our lives can be the time between times, or life's transitions that give us the opportunity to choose.
How do you keep people from jerking your chain? Don't give your chain to jerks!
The act of giving is simply a behavior, and the gift merely a symbol. It is the energy behind both that will determine their impact on our lives.