Because we fear other people’s reactions and don’t know how to respond, we allow them to violate our limits and boundaries.

We aren’t to blame for our fears, but it is up to us to decide how we’ll handle them. We are responsible for choosing ways that lead us toward making the most of this gift of life.

In order to stop giving ourselves away and have fair and open relationships with others, we must learn how to communicate our limits and boundaries honestly and effectively.

If you’re about to become a stepmother or are currently filling that role, you are gambling that the love you’ve found and the strength and wisdom that you’ve acquired will see you through.

We all need to feel understood and connected to ourselves and to others.

If I could identify one core problem about the world, it’s that we’ve been taught to distrust ourselves. SHAKTI GAWAIN.

Expecting people to read your mind hardly ever gets you what you desire.

If you're about to become a stepmother or are currently filling that role, you are gambling that the love you've found and the strength and wisdom that you've acquired will see you through.

Considering the fact that we're all laced with flaws, idiosyncrasies, and vulnerabilities, wouldn't it be wise and kind to adopt an attitude of gentleness in relating to each other?

Placing our attention on providing consistent appreciation, approval, and applause to those we love not only focuses their energy on the good things about themselves but also teaches them to return the favor to us.