Their faces radiated a serenity I had never seen on Earth. All were full of life and expressed radiant joy. Heaven was many things, but without a doubt, it was the greatest family reunion of all.

Venus is extremely inhospitable for life, whereas Earth is a great place to live. If these planets were created about the same time, why would Earth take on such a different character?

To be perfect be the best you that you can be in the now of the present moment.

Be patient with yourself. Treat yourself as you treat others. Don't forget that you need care too.

Whatever life brings, we have the power of reacting to it. How we react is what makes the difference.

Increased stress does not necessarily lead to feelings of being overwhelmed and exhausted; instead, it may provide motivation to work harder as the stress is perceived as a “challenge” rather than an obstacle.