Basic human contact - the meeting of eyes, the exchanging of words - is to the psyche what oxygen is to the brain. If you're feeling abandoned by the world, interact with anyone you can.

Most of our stress and suffering come not from events, but from our thoughts. Reframe from negative thoughts, and stress subsides.

I fell in love with Africa and began helping people fix things there.

Feel about yourself what you would have others feel about themselves.

If you find yourself getting nervous stop and relax for three full breaths. Then take one small step, then another. That is how people get to the top of Everest.

People who get what they want tend to be the ones who make the effort to know what they want.

Don't fight fearful thoughts. Just match each one with an alternative thought that brings you more peace.