Amy Leigh Mercree, The Spiritual Girl's Guide to Dating: Your Enlightened Path to Love, Sex, & Soul Mates

"We can accept and embrace our pasts as part of the path that shaped who we are now."

"Life provides chances to open your heart all the time."

"As architect of your reality, you are empowered to create it as you choose."

"Loving yourself is required for authentic relationships."

"Deeply respecting yourself is the first step toward having a deep respect for others."

"YOU are the magic code that unlocks your happiness."

"When you give your mind, body, and heart the message that you are worth the effort of being conscious, miraculous things start to happen."

"An empowered sense of self-love means you truly love and accept yourself as you would a treasured lover or a sweet, wonderful child, and that you do this from a place of strength of character and belief in yourself."

"Your healthy love for yourself is sexy!"

"Self-acceptance is pure power."

"Making time to experience joy is the single most important thing you can do to heal your heart."

"Love yourself deeply and be satisfied with the amazing life you create."

"It takes drive and focus to move from potential to reality."

"Each moment, each person, is sacred and worthy of respect- especially you."

"I am powerful in my love for myself. The truth of my being is I love myself exactly as I am. I honor my empowered heart."