Mastery involves being self-disciplined and courageous, moving through fear and recognizing our inherent Divine Power. In the Bible, courage is also called "good cheer" as in Mark 6:50 when Jesus gave the command to the disciples who saw Him walking on the water. The Greek derivation of "courage" and "good cheer" means literally "boldness and confidence."

Blame is a convenient way of explaining why our life is not what we would like it to be. To become master of your life and live your highest potential, the habit of blaming others or circumstances has to stop. If you are going through a painful experience or you feel that life has not been fair for you, don't blame anyone because you can write your own story. Happiness is an inside job.

It's important to take responsibility for what we’ve created and learn from it. We need to learn from our mistakes so that we do not keep repeating them. We must develop the wisdom to make good decisions and choices. Wisdom is the knowledge you gain from making mistakes. Albert Einstein said... "Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new."

One theme of this book is how to bolster faith in yourself and achieve your goals. Starting small after setting goals allows you to focus on one thing at a time so that you don't feel overwhelmed. For example, if your goal is to eat healthier, start by exchanging an unhealthy afternoon snack for a serving of vegetables. After mastering that step you can move on to a bigger step.

Abraham Maslow developed a ‘psychology of being,’ which meant not striving but arriving, not trying to get someplace but living fully. Here is the common denominator he learned about how to thrive.

We can choose to experience aliveness and become masters of our lives when we work closely with God. My hope is that this book will point the way to help you live your best life.

Life is hard, and learning to live with sacredness takes more time, but the fact is, we can slow things down. We can face our own challenges, however large or small, with equanimity, on our own terms. It is impossible to prepare for every eventuality when it comes to life, but preparing for some of the major challenges can be beneficial. Here's how to deal with them gracefully.

When we are caught up in the whirl of the day's hectic lifestyle with endless tasks to complete and no time to call our own, it’s easy to forget the truth of our potential. When we feel an inner emptiness, we are most tempted by any ‘quick fix’ that comes along. This is the time to turn within and seek inner guidance. Breathe deeply, welcome the quietude and be grateful.

Power is drained, not created, by surviving in such a fast-paced world. The intense pace and stress of our daily lives can very easily put our peace, happiness, health and spirituality at risk. Carve out a few minutes each day to turn within, breathe deeply and focus on things for which you are grateful.

When you compromise your dreams and values to live a life that is expected of you, rather than what your heart asks of you, you give away your power and disconnect from your soul. C.S. Lewis said: "You are never too old to set a new goal or dream a new dream." And always be grateful. People who live their dreams are always grateful and enthusiastic about life.