Emotional dependence is the opposite of emotional strength. It means needing to have others to survive, wanting others to "do it for us," and depending on others to give us our self-image, make our decisions, and take care of us… — Sue Thoele Copy Share Image
Having emotional independence means we are no longer tied to the need for constant approval and are, therefore, not coerced into doing more than we feel comfortable doing by our need to please others. — Sue Thoele Copy Share Image
Mindfulness is being aware of yourself, others, and your surroundings in the moment. When consciously and kindly focusing awareness on life as it unfolds… — Sue Thoele Copy Share Image
I was struck by the fact that I hadn't been awed in a while. Did that mean awesome things had disappeared from my life?… — Sue Thoele Copy Share Image
Fear-of not being loved, of abandonment, of being thought to be selfish-is the main thing that keeps us vulnerable and bound in the chains… — Sue Thoele Copy Share Image
Ours is the one ever-present voice in our lives. Therefore, it is crucial that our self-talk instill confidence within us and is supportive, not… — Sue Thoele Copy Share Image
I believe one of our souls' major purposes is to know, love, and express our authentic selves. To live the life and be the… — Sue Thoele Copy Share Image
We can learn to trust ourselves by inquiring within. To practice doing this, sit quietly, close your eyes, and for a minute focus your… — Sue Thoele Copy Share Image
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… — Sue Thoele Copy Share Image
Whether we give away too much or too little of ourselves, our vitality dwindles. — Sue Thoele Copy Share Image
One of the most crippling things we can do to ourselves is expect someone else to make us happy — Sue Thoele Copy Share Image
Become aware of your beliefs and automatic default settings. Bring them into the light of your present, adult knowledge. Gently acknowledge that they are… — Sue Thoele Copy Share Image
