Depression is an illness that robs one of the meaning of life. Heal the illness. As the depression heals, enthusiasm, well-being, and a sense of life's purpose will return.

If we learned all we needed to know in kindergarten, it was promptly drummed out of us in first grade.

The only difference between 'fear' and 'excitement' is what we label it.

You are powerful. Sorry. Hate to be the bearer of bad news. You are. You can continue arm wrestling with yourself, or you can use both arms, your whole heart, and all your strength to wrestle with greatness. The choice is yours.

If you were arrested for being kind to yourself..would there be enough evidence to convict you?

When you start noticing even a small portion of all there is to be grateful for, you'll find there is no room for lack, hurt, or want. The attitude of gratitude: the great, full feeling.

The irony is that the person not taking risks feels the same amount of fear as the person who regularly takes risks.