I am responsible. Although I may not be able to prevent the worst from happening, I am responsible for my attitude toward the inevitable misfortunes that darken life. Bad things do happen; how I respond to them defines my character and the quality of my life.

Smile. Have you ever noticed how easily puppies make human friends? Yet all they do is wag their tails and fall over.

Trust is like a vase.. once it's broken, though you can fix it, the vase will never be same again.

Nothing diminishes anxiety faster than action.

Bad things do happen; how I respond to them defines my character and the quality of my life.

I am responsible. Although I may not be able to prevent the worst from happening, I am responsible for my attitude toward the inevitable misfortunes that darken life. Bad things do happen; how I respond to them defines my character and the quality of my life.

Sadly, some folks want others to feel their pain, to hurt as much as they do-or more. My grandmother once told me to avoid colds and angry people whenever I could. It's sound advice.