From the cradle to the grave, joy and pain is the fertilizer... - T.F. Hodge, From Within I Rise: Spiritual Triumph Over Death and Conscious Encounters with "The Divine Presence"

"Success is not determined by the outcome. The outcome is the result of having already decided that you are successful to begin with."

"The ego lusts for satisfaction. It has a prideful ferocious appetite for its version of "truth". It is the most challenging aspect to conquer; the cause for most spiritual turmoil."

"The first law of nature is self-preservation. Cut off that which may harm you. But if it is worth preserving, and is meaningful, nourish it and have no regrets. Ultimately, this is true living and love of self...from within."

"You do not get what you wish for, unless it be known to the source of your desire."

"Freedom is realizing you have a choice."