Sheila M. Burke

“Dwelling on the past is like dragging a boat over dry land.”

“When you change the way you feel, it changes the way you think. When you change the way you think, you change the way you deal with everything in life.”

“Sometimes the way to personal freedom seems scary - Take the first step to begin the release of doubt and fear. Each new step builds confidence. Breathe. Don't look back.”

“You know that you won’t remain Centered all the time, and it is a normal part of human life to drift left or right of Center sometimes.”

“It’s about letting yourself feel, but not wallow; it’s about leaning into love, not fear, as the preferred force in your life.”

“When the ego is in the driver’s seat, we judge. When our spirit, our authentic self, is in control, we practice listening (without judging), compassion, and love”

“The expensive car you bought doesn’t matter, but the way you treated the salesman did.”

“Everything is in the root. If you pick the weed without getting the root out of the soil, be assured, it is going to grow back.”

“Sometimes answers come to you in ways that only you can understand. That is why it is so important to have a clear mind to receive and understand the message.”

“You have the power to change the happiness level in someone’s life and in the process you change your mind-set and the level of your own happiness. Practicing kindness and compassion will change your life, your environment, your outlook on your future, and how you view what has happened in your past.”

“Taoism is simply the complete acceptance of yourself as you are right in this moment. It's about rolling with the changes, whether they are perceived as good or bad. Tao reminds us to live life through good actions (important for past karma and karma you are presently creating); through practicing things that engage our mind, body, and spirit.”

“Sometimes you’re going to shine like the sun; sometimes you’re going to crumble to pieces. Either way, it’s okay.”

“Imagine all the wondrous things your arms might embrace if they weren't wrapped so tightly around your struggles.”