Learning to endure, transform by perspective or action, and be grateful is the fast lane to a good life. That's right. Having great luck and fortune is not the conduit to a loving and enjoyable life; gratitude is.

There is no movement without our own resistance.

In the end analysis, all we have is who we are and the way we have lived our lives.

I'm quite amused by the attempt to excuse not trying harder, by claiming that perfect is not possible; it may not be, but striving toward it as an ideal is! It is in the act of 'striving' that we demonstrate character, courage, and conscience.

You don't need to make your heart and your head agree. Let your head make the decision, your heart will catch up eventually.

Venting every feeling isn't mature. Learning to deal with uncomfortable and unpleasant feelings is an important aspect of maturity.

The people and circumstances around me do not make me what I am, they reveal who I am