Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, and ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elemental truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves, too. This certainly applies to Tonny Tonniez, a young man on a mission to see a change in the consciousness of this 21st-century world. Being present is the key - to live in the now.

All sorts of things occur to help one that never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision raising in one's favor, all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamed would have come his way.

Whatever you can do or dream, you can begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and the spirit in it.

Faith must be tested. It can be turned into personal possession only through conduct.

• F = Faith/belief
• A = Attitude/positive
• I = Intuition/listening
• T = Trust/tenacity
• H = Hard work/helpfulness/humor/humility

Love and compassion are the ultimate sources of human happiness, and our need for them lies at the very core of our being.

David Russell, A Child Unheard Limited, Crowthorne, Berkshire