Laurie Buchanan

“When we inhabit our own life—stop doing things based on the approval of others—we offload baggage and trade up to joy!”

“Life is an expression of the choices we make.”

“All of us at some time will have someone to forgive for something they did or failed to do. And all of us at some time will need forgiveness for something we did or failed to do.”

“HAPPINESS is based on externals; it fluctuates up and down every day. JOY, on the other hand, is internal; it can be cultivated and nurtured. We can be joyful even in the midst of a chaotic, unpredictable world.”

“Any belief worth embracing will stand up to the litmus test of scrutiny. If we have to qualify, rationalize, make exceptions for, or turn a blind eye to maintain a belief, then it may well be time to release that belief.”

“Whatever you are not changing, you are choosing.”

“Creativity is more than the capacity to be inventive or innovative; it’s more than the ability to create great works of art, music, or dance. Creativity is an inherent tool that’s needed for wellness.”

“Joy is inexplicable peace that comes from within.”

“Regardless of the religious tradition, spiritual path, or personal perspective we choose to embrace, the potential exists for it to encourage and uplift every aspect of our being and to affect the types of goals we may choose to set for ourselves.”

“Don't allow yourself to be held hostage by the opinion of others.”

“Doing something for the mere joy of it—for one's self or others—is quite possibly one of the best returns on an investment of time that a person can receive.”

“Be the spark—live light!”

“Just as we expect others to value our boundaries, it's equally important for us to respect the boundaries of others.”

“Self-care is a deliberate choice to gift ourself with people, places, things, events, and opportunities that recharge our personal battery and promote whole health—body, mind, and spirit.”