When you turn within to that special place of peace, joy, and love within you, and you honor the sacredness of yourself and life, you will more effortlessly create the life you desire and deserve. Here's how.

A commitment to a project, relationship, spiritual practice or health program can lend stability to the chaotic whirl of everyday life. Daily actions that reaffirm commitments bring empowerment. And gratitude and thanksgiving foster positive results because you develop a positive mindset in life after practicing gratitude daily. Gratitude makes you a happier and more resilient person.

Making a commitment is being willing to put all of your resources on the line and taking responsibility for the outcome. You must choose to be disciplined even when you are not feeling motivated. Motivation is never just going to happen. You have to make it happen. Yes, it sounds cheesy, but real motivation comes from you and you have a variety of resources offered in this book.

Breakthroughs and miracles occur when people live from their commitment and vision. A commitment is the honoring of a decision. You allow nothing to deter you from reaching your goal. Commitment and dedication are most important for success in any area of your life. They are important in sports, losing weight, relationships and for accomplishing any plan or project.

When you commit to a new health program, be aware of your thoughts going in. Harboring doubts about your ability to succeed affects results. Weed out doubt and worry. Establish positive healthy living habits; they will help you life a longer, higher quality life. According to a recent Harvard study, you could live up to a full 10 years longer than your counterparts. Here's how:

Afraid to take a risk? Remind yourself that within you is your personal connection to God's light and love that's available 24/7. Open your "spiritual ears" and listen; you will receive the guidance you seek.

When you are willing to risk, you have the opportunity to see that you are far greater and more powerful than you thought. Playing it safe is one of the ways we hideout. Taking risks in life fosters passion and joy.

To live your highest vision and follow through on your commitments, be willing to risk. Move out of your comfort zones, from certainty to uncertainty, and from the ordinary to the extraordinary.

You can look at your life from a high vantage point. In quiet and solitude, ask this question: What is it that I need to learn to finish this business so I can move on in my life? Listen keenly for the answer. "The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift," says Albert Einstein.

Life makes certain that past misfortunes — if you have worked through them — pay extra dividends in the future. Choosing to just complain and taking no action keeps you in a rut. To spark your restorative power of the mind and spirit to heal and uplift the mental and physical body, you must first believe in your innate ability to self-heal. You have the key to unlock your healing powers today.