Ashlee

“Your awareness of the Pendulum Syndrome should enable you to bypass some of the swings and handle put-downs more appropriately.

Win-Win: "Thank you for your concern, Mom, but I have so much faith in myself, I know that whatever comes up, I'll handle it. I'd like you to have more faith in me too. it would really help me a lot"

"I can see why you think I'm being selfish--I'm not available to you as much as I used to be. All this change is difficult for me as well, but I need to do this for my own growth. If I don't, I know I will hold an awful lot of resentment toward myself and toward you. I really would like to have your support I know you're feeling a little neglected right now and it's only natural. I want you to know that I love you very much. What can we do to improve the situation?”
― Susan Jeffers

“Then, as his planet killed him, it occurred to Kynes that his father and all the other scientists were wrong, that the most persistent principles of the universe were accident and error.”
― Frank Herbert, Dune

“YOU'RE NOT A FAILURE IF YOU DONT MAKE IT; YOU'RE A SUCCES BECAUSE YOU TRY

...not only does talking bring valuable information, it clarifies your intention to have it happen!”
― Susan Jeffers

“I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.”
― Frank Herbert, Dune