Problems are gifts from heaven to help every one of us to grow but for those who are to grow the most, heaven bestows rejection.
Pat McBrideAll the keys to joy can be reduced to these two. Laugh but at no one's expense and love but without expectation.
Pat McBrideYou would not go into an apple orchard and eat the weeds so why would you go into your day and feast on worries?.
Pat McBrideWhen there is a storm in your life, it is not the time to build. No creature on earth tries to build during a storm. Conserve your energy until the storm passes.
Pat McBrideHow little the color of a life jacket matters when we fall overboard. If something is important, it will be important under all circumstances. Otherwise, it's not important.
Pat McBrideIt matters not whether you win the race or not but that you cross the finish line with a smile and a bit of a laugh. Stress does not come from having too much on your plate. Stress comes from labeling too many of those things as very important. Discussing religion, no matter how in depth the discussion, should never be confused with actually practicing that religion.
Pat McBride