“If you take a single word...and make it your own on a day-to-day basis, I hope it's choose. Being able to choose to act differently, even while feeling the old way, may be the most liberating growth you can accomplish.” IfsWayMayFeelingsAbleChoicesGrowthBasesAccomplishDay To DayLiberatingSingle WordOld Ways Author:Sue Thoele
“If you are obsessively active, please at least pause to ask yourself why and to listen for the answer from the still, quiet voice alive and well within you. I don't have an answer for the hurry sickness afflicting our society and our souls. But I do trust that the how-to-stop-it is within you, and you can change your pace if you want to.” IfsWantWellsStillsSoulAsksVoiceAnswersAlivePleaseQuietActiveSicknessOur SocietyPaceWithin YouPausesQuiet Voice Author:Sue Thoele
“It is easier to avoid the effects of others' negativity when we question if an action or attitude is appropriately directed at us. If it isn't, we can choose to sidestep it and let it pass.” PeopleIfsActionAttitudeEffectsEasierNegativeNegativityNegative People Author:Sue Thoele
“Among women, guilt spreads with the rampant fury of bubonic plague. ... I used to feel guilty if the cat had matted fur.” IfsFeelsUsedCatGuiltSpreadGuiltyPlagueFuryFurBubonic Plague Author:Sue Thoele