A balanced inner calmness radiates from a peaceful center. It neither craves others' approval nor rejects others' presence. It neither pulls towards nor pushes away. Furthermore, it has a reverent attitude towards life and all its inhabitants.

— Donna Goddard

Being liked or not, having company or not, being understood or not, being acknowledged or not are not issues of concern on the spiritual path.

— Donna Goddard

Being popular or not, having company or being alone, are not issues of concern for the developed soul.

— Donna Goddard

Courage is the starting point of everything good. To love another is to automatically feed the fire of courage. We cannot be humiliated when we are fighting for someone or something we love. We will not give up when we are fighting for loved ones. As we evolve, our loved ones extend out from our family to include all of humanity. Courage and confidence will grow over the years with practice and self-awareness. We are never alone. God will help us. Such is the courage which gains respect from others. More importantly, we gain respect for ourselves.

— Donna Goddard

Dancing, at its best, is independence and intimacy in balance.

— Donna Goddard

Don’t feel bad about feeling bad. Don’t be frightened of feeling afraid. Don’t be angry about getting angry. There is no need to give up when we are feeling depressed. Nor should we be dismayed at the grief which often accompanies the outgrowing of anything which needs outgrowing. We can be glad that our soul is speaking to us and pushing us onwards. We frequently need to persevere with a period of inner turmoil before the dust can settle and be swept out the door.

— Donna Goddard

Do we find ourselves or does our self get demolished?

— Donna Goddard

Every grievance you hold hides a little more of the light of the world from your eyes until the darkness becomes overwhelming. Everything you forgive restores that light. So ask yourself, who is it that you are really hurting?

— Donna Goddard

Every wonderful quality "in" someone is waiting to be recognized in all of life's great symphony.

— Donna Goddard

Faith changes us - faith in something intrinsically good, something other than ourselves, something bigger than ourselves.

— Donna Goddard