Skeptics would rather, even at their own expense, appear to be right than take the risk of trusting.

Both hope and pessimism are deeply contagious. And no one is more infectious than a leader.

We tend to be preoccupied by our problems when we have a heightened sense of vulnerability and a diminished sense of power. Today, see each problem as an invitation to prayer.

Spiritual transformation is not a matter of trying harder, but of training wisely.

Greatness is never achieved through indecision.

Never worry alone. When anxiety grabs my mind, it is self-perpetuating. Worrisome thoughts reproduce faster than rabbits, so one of the most powerful ways to stop the spiral of worry is simply to disclose my worry to a friend... The simple act of reassurance from another human being [becomes] a tool of the Spirit to cast out fear -- because peace and fear are both contagious.

Habits eat good intentions for breakfast.