Alchemy is the process of changing lead into gold. Inner alchemy (personal transformation) occurs when we clear our clutter—internal and external—and let go of things that no longer serve us well. This creates balance and space, a place that nurtures contentment, which I believe is true success.

— Laurie Buchanan

All of us at some time will have someone to forgive for something they did or failed to do. And all of us at some time will need forgiveness for something we did or failed to do.

— Laurie Buchanan

Any belief worth embracing will stand up to the litmus test of scrutiny. If we have to qualify, rationalize, make exceptions for, or turn a blind eye to maintain a belief, then it may well be time to release that belief.

— Laurie Buchanan

Be the spark—live light!

— Laurie Buchanan

Birth is not a beginning; it’s a continuation. That lends tremendous comfort because we then understand that, equally true, death is not an end; it’s merely a continuation.

— Laurie Buchanan

Creativity is more than the capacity to be inventive or innovative; it’s more than the ability to create great works of art, music, or dance. Creativity is an inherent tool that’s needed for wellness.

— Laurie Buchanan

Doing something for the mere joy of it—for one's self or others—is quite possibly one of the best returns on an investment of time that a person can receive.

— Laurie Buchanan

Don't allow yourself to be held hostage by the opinion of others.

— Laurie Buchanan

Each of us has an undeniable responsibility to ourselves and the rest of the world to be our personal best on any given day.

— Laurie Buchanan

Each of us views life through a different lens. What we think is colored by the baggage we carry and what we perceive is how we live.

— Laurie Buchanan