Control and shame are intricately tied together. When you give up your attachment to control, and instead choose compassion toward yourself and others, you will find your shame disappearing.

The only time we actually feel alone is when we abandon ourselves. Being lonely is a fact of life. It can occur within a relationship or without.

You will not be able to forgive your spouse until you fully take responsibility for your participation in the relationship issues that may have contributed to the infidelity.

Goals are wonderful, and achieving them is fun, but happiness is right now -- being fully present with all that you have.

I was brought up and programmed to believe in a number of ideas that have turned out to be untrue. These false beliefs led me to make various life and relationship mistakes.

If the fear of failure is stopping you from doing what you really want to do, I encourage you to change your concept of failure.