… What causes some people to remain in survival mode while others seem to move beyond it and begin to thrive?..

…Making mistakes seems to be part of the human experience.  Forgiveness, however, appears to be a different matter altogether.  If erring is human, why does forgiving seem so difficult?..

…Perhaps true wealth is not found in what we display, but in the freedom that comes from living within our means…

…Delayed gratification teaches us discipline. It teaches us contentment. It teaches us that not every desire deserves an immediate response…

…Sanity is not something you hand over for public approval.  It is not something you gamble with to impress people…