Gabrielle Bernstein

I let go of my need to control and allow the Universe to do her thing.

One of the biggest ways we don't support ourselves is by not asking for support. Asking can take courage, but the reward is immense.

If you're wondering what I mean by 'miracle,' it's simple: a miracle is a shift in perspective from fear to love. A miracle can be the moment you choose to forgive your ex-lover and let go of decades of resentment, or the moment you recognize that losing your job was not a tragedy but an opportunity to follow your true calling.

Our bodies hold so much tension and resentment and sadness, so if we don't move it out of the body, we stay stuck in those negative patterns.

Whenever I'm asked about the greatest lesson I've learned, my response is, 'Happiness is a choice I make.'

There's a fine line between helping others and being a people pleaser, and mistaking one for the other can be hugely detrimental. When we put others' needs before our own, we deplete our energy, which can lead to depression, physical illness, and overwhelm.

Whenever you notice your thoughts detour into attack mode, say out loud or to yourself: Happiness is a choice I make.

When we fulfill our function, which is to truly love ourselves and share love with others, then true happiness sets in.