We hold on so tightly that our hands are unavailable to reach out for the happiness we could gain by letting go.

Patience is no small, fell-good personal quality. It is at the heart of diplomacy and civility, lawfulness and civil order. Without it, people can't work together and society can't function at all. With it, we create the possibility of peace between people and between nations.

In the moments we are awake to the wonder of simply being alive, gratitude flows, no matter our circumstances.

Gratitude connects us to others and feeling gratitude allows us to be our best selves. When we are truly grateful, we can count on living the life we want

We hold on so tightly that our hands are unavailable to reach out for the happiness we could gain by letting go.

The choice is ours, in every moment.

Like so many other positive acts, it turns out that hugging boosts our immune system. Plus it just plain feels good! So hug someone today, perhaps a person who seems particularly in need.