We live in a friendly universe that is always saying “yes” to us. Our responsibility is to identify and transform those beliefs that have been sabotaging us from receiving the good that is our birthright. It starts with being clear on what you want to achieve and believing in yourself. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen."

Faith, trust and belief will lift all sense of defeat and feelings of helplessness. They will bring a change in your mind and heart so that the creative flow of life and unlimited possibilities can fill your being. Think of all the dreams that you can manifest. Keep your focus on the positive goals you want to achieve. You set your direction through your thoughts, feelings and intentions.

Faith is an intuitive recognition of the truth behind all things. It’s not simply passive acceptance, but committed belief put into action. We can live up to our highest potential and make our dreams come true. Faith is the one thing that can get us through just about any situation no matter how tough. Faith attracts to itself whatever it fervently desires and persistently expects.

For our faith to take hold and become the wind beneath our wings, we must trust in something greater than ourselves. Put your trust in God. Having a strong faith is important for living joyfully. Faith is the one thing that can get you through just about any situation or matter how tough it may seem. Faith effects all aspects of your life and will make you a better person overall.

Daily, make a commitment to follow your inner guidance rather than the crowd. Now is the time to live fully, celebrate life and to live more from inner guidance. Make your life the magnificent adventure it was created to be. The chapters in this book detail my best tips to create your healthiest, happiest and most balanced life. You are the president and CEO of your body and life. Choose wisely.

Books are more than words on a page. You, the reader, bring the words to life. Apply what you read and look for ways you can experience more peace (faith, confidence and vigor) in your life than ever before. Research shows that just 30 minutes of reading a day (including this book!) can allow you to physically reset, lowering your blood pressure, heart rate and stress level.

Gossiping, unforgiveness and judging others are not peacemaking. Lacking confidence and enthusiasm to achieve your goals are not peacemaking. Lack of faith in life is not peacemaking. Here's an easy way to help foster your daily peace — stop to take a few deep breaths. Breathe in for four counts, hold for four counts, then out for four counts, and repeat this cyle four times.

Become aware of things you do that are not peacemaking. For example, eating a diet of junk foods is not peacemaking. Living a sedentary lifestyle is not peacemaking. Living under constant stress without managing it is not peacemaking. If I am feeling discord or disharmony, I will remember a time when I felt peaceful and go back there in my head.

Everything Jesus said and every action He took had its foundation in God, in peace. He didn’t care about differences between people; He saw all as innocent children of God. No dogma, just compassion. The many stories and healing of Jesus teach us, "Have faith in God." (Mark 11:22) My goal daily is to put faith into action. And gratitude keeps my thoughts going in the right direction.

If your bills exceed your income, can you be peaceful? If you were fired, gained weight, came down with a virus or blew two tires at once, could you feel peaceful? We’ll explore ways to remain at peace…no matter what.