In a holistic universe, the individual is only part of the system; by himself he can do nothing. Specialness, on the other hand, requires the sense that you “did it yourself.” Being special implies that you are not part of the system, that you can overcome a negative universe on your own. And so the ever-moving, ever-creating spiritual core of the

Faith is a deeply held conviction that there is a higher meaning in life that cannot be proved by outer events.

There is always an opportunity in a negative event.

Your connection to the higher world must be won in a series of small moments. Each time you become demoralized, depressed, or inert, you must counteract it right then.

Faith is the force that gives us peace and certainty regardless of our outer circumstances.

Remember: whatever you are creating, you are not creating alone. Everything new is a co-production between you and the life forces of the universe. A correction means you approached these higher forces in the wrong way. You may discover you are a novelist, not a screenwriter, or that you need to start a different kind of business. Co-creating with

There’s a name for the correct relationship to the Father. It’s called discipline. Every time you submit to the discipline of committing

Once you give up hope that the outer world can regulate your mood, the only alternative is to maintain it yourself, regardless of outer conditions.

Nightly Review Reserve ten minutes before bed to review, in writing, the actions taken during the day and the ones you want to commit to for tomorrow. Anything written down becomes more serious, and you are less likely to lie to yourself about how much you’ve done.