There is no moment, ever, that does not either hold an opportunity or a lesson that God is offering.

I trust that no loving thought goes unnoticed, even when I do not see immediate gratitude or behavior changes in the other person.

One of the most liberating personal discoveries I have made is the knowledge that whenever I am upset, there is another way of looking at any situation, person, or condition.

Don't confuse acceptance with being a naïve or weak person. Acceptance does not mean condoning negative behavior, staying in a bad situation, or not working to improve our life and the world.

Becoming less focused on the past and future and not resisting the moment is how to overcome fear, physical pain, and all suffering.

Most likely, when you are upset for any reason, it is rare that you will want to quickly see the real cause of your upset or the solution, but with practice you can begin to ask yourself honestly, is it the person/situation or is it my unforgiving thoughts about this person and the past that are upsetting me?

It is impossible to hold a grudge and have peace of mind at the same time. It would be like trying to have day and night exist in the same moment.