We can trust ourselves. We know what we need, we know what we long for – we long to be free.

We became controlled by believing others knew better than we did what was best for us. We were afraid to take responsibility for our choices, so we gave up our power.

Now it’s time to step out, leave our prison of fear. We can take responsibility for our lives.

pp. 352-353, journey to the heart, melody beattie

Stillness. Faith. Gentleness. Kindness. Compassion. Joy. Forgiveness. Comfort. Vulnerability. Honesty. Courage. And love.
Now we are talking about power.

p. 351, journey to the heart, melody beattie

True freedom comes when we …start serving.

Emery Hershberger, beside the still waters, vol. 26:6

Recognize the guilt and anxiety of resistance as just that: resistance. Then let yourself go on your journey of love without spoiling it with guilt.

p. 347, journey to the heart, melody beattie

Let yourself be. Let others be.

Freedom is just a small step away – a step into self-love and acceptance. When you take it, others will follow. And they’ll be grateful you led the way.

p. 345, journey to heart, melody beattie

…that each of you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and honorable…

Let your heart open – gently, safely, surely, and certainly.
Do not let others decide when or even if you will open your heart, when or if you will embrace love.
Those choices are too big, too important to let others make for you.
Only you can decide when and how.

p. 341, journey to the heart, Melody beattie

Trust that the waiting part of change is necessary.
Trust that your desire for change is the beginning of change.
Trust that each moment you are moving closer to the change you desire.

p. 331 Journey to the heart, Melody Beattie

Why, my soul, are you downcast?
Why so disturbed within me?
Put your hope in God,
for I will yet praise him,
My savior and my God.

Sometimes the light is dim. Sometimes it can only be seen with the eyes of our soul, the eyes of our heart. But it’s also a light that can be clouded and blocked by fear, tenseness, and lack of faith.

… Trust your heart.

pp. 328-329, Journey to the Heart, Melody Beattie