Although beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, the feeling of being beautiful exists solely in the mind of the beheld.

If anything is worth doing, it is worth doing it badly.

Forcing yourself to think happy lies doesn't heal your dreams. Getting to the truth does.

Many people think passion is a fuzzy feeling that makes taking action effortless. In fact, it's the gritty courage and tenacity to forge onward.

Most people go through their whole lives," John went on, "and never have one miracle happen to them. You've had dozens and dozens, and you still want more! It's like God gives you a brownie, I mean a really good brownie, but you can't be content with it. You want the whole pan of brownies. Nobody gets that.

Any moment you spend attacking yourself is a moment away from your higher purpose and your power to love. Don't go there.

If you'd rather live surrounded by pristine objects than by the traces of happy memories, stay focused on tangible things. Otherwise, stop fixating on stuff you can touch and start caring about stuff that touches you.