Every word, facial expression, gesture, or action on the part of a parent gives the child some message about self-worth. It is sad that so many parents dont realize what messages they are sending. – Virginia Satir
Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible – the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family. – Virginia Satir
Life is not what its supposed to be. Its what it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference. – Virginia Satir
What lingers from the parents individual past, unresolved or incomplete, often becomes part of her or his irrational parenting. – Virginia Satir
The best General Rule for Diet that I can write, is to Eat and Drink only of such Foods—at such times,—and in such quantities—as Experience has convinced you, agree with your Constitution—and absolutely to avoid all other. – William Kitchiner (1775–1827), “Art of Invigorating Life,” The Art of Invi