Some periods of our growth are so...

Some periods of our growth are so confusing that we don’t even recognize that growth is happening. We may feel hostile or angry or weepy and hysterical, or we may feel depressed. It would never occur to us, unless we stumbled on a book or a person who explained to us, that we were in fact in the process of change, of actually becoming larger than we were before.

Other people may be more...

Other people may be more educated, skilled, or talented in one or another way, but there is something wonderful about you and what you have to offer which is just as equal. So, don't dim your light and diminish your gifts by idolizing everyone else’s and dismissing your own.

When you surround yourself with...

When you surround yourself with people who constantly blame others, criticize, gossip and complain about everything and everyone, you slowly poison your mind and your life with their fears, doubts, and negativity.

Stress is a natural part of...

Stress is a natural part of life, and there’s no getting away from it. Whether it’s day-to-day stresses, like traffic, bills, or major life changes and upheavals, we all get our share of stress. So, there's no point in trying to be stress-free, rather strive to be stress proof.

Where you are now...

Where you are now, whatever your situation is, there is always a way out. It might require a different way of thinking or developing new skills. So, put the past behind you as you can't change it, but you can change your present and when you do, you change your future.

Everybody sees things...

Everybody sees things their way. Nobody wants to see things through the eyes of others. Ability to understand different perspectives is at the root of wisdom.

I truly believe that every...

I truly believe that every single person has to go through something that absolutely destroys them so they can find out who they really are.

It’s tremendously freeing to know you're not...

It’s tremendously freeing to know you're not what happens to you, what others say about you, or the hand you're dealt. You can take those events and choose the meaning of them for yourself.  You can decide how to move forward and how you wish to respond to all things.

The purpose of forgiveness is not to...

The purpose of forgiveness is not to absolve someone of whatever they have done against you; but to free yourself from the pain and the anger that is keeping you stuck. When you forgive, you are better able to let go of the past and keep moving forward with your life.

When things aren’t adding up in...

When things aren’t adding up in your life, begin subtracting. Life gets a lot simpler when you clear the clutter that makes it complicated.

People may claim looks or...

People may claim looks or money aren't everything when picking a mate but when it comes to the crunch, men go for beauty and women choose wealth and security.

It’s all a state of...

It’s all a state of mind. Success begins and ends with your mindset. Do you have a fixed mindset or a growth mindset. One allows you to develop the skills needed to succeed in what you want. The other believes you either have those skills and attributes or you don't.

Two of the most powerful questions you can ask...

Two of the most powerful questions you can ask yourself are “What am I feeling?” and “Why am I feeling this?.” Even if the answer seems obvious, you will often surprise yourself. A lot of times we stay stuck in the past because we think we’re feeling something new. The reality is that we’re simply reliving old feelings through new reactions.

Give yourself permission to...

Give yourself permission to feel how you feel! So much of our physical and mental problems come from our inability to process our emotions. We deny, medicate, eat, drink when we're feeling sad, angry and fearful. We bury our feelings, instead of understand why we're hurting.

When good things happen to...

When good things happen to us. We assume they happened because we made good choices. But when bad things happen to us. We assume they happened because of things outside our control. This is called the “self-serving bias”.

Darkness has dragged the veil...

Darkness has dragged the veil over our eyes. Behind what we see is another secret world. Sometimes a little change in perspectives can show something unknown in a brand new light.

Simply said, we are living in an uncivilized time; Neither wild-nor wise. This half thing is a curse.

Someone claiming to be an...

Someone claiming to be an expert has something to sell you.  Experts never refer to themselves as experts. True expertise is seen through knowledge, not labels.

Be the friend who...

Be the friend who encourages others taking a chance and chasing their dreams. They might remember those who doubted them; they definitely won't forget it was you who offered support.

Being open minded doesn't mean...

Being open minded doesn't mean you need to tolerate & agree with everything. It simply means you're curious about how things work, why people think what they think, and are willing to listen. That's all it means. You don't have to accept or tolerate anything you don't agree with.

The thing that makes thoughts so powerful is...

The thing that makes thoughts so powerful is that we can’t see them, at least not on a physical level. But thoughts are constantly shaping our lives and the world. Although they seem invisible, thoughts become many things: To master our thoughts we must bring awareness to them.

Your thoughts and words are not...

Your thoughts and words are not just empty sounds. They have the power to create positive and negative outcomes in your life, and what you attract into your life positive and negative is highly dependent on what you think and talk about the most.

We live two lives: a life through...

We live two lives: a life through our  thoughts and feelings and a life as our experience of the present moment. True freedom comes when we experience life beyond our  psychological make up and allow awareness and presence to be our natural state of being.

Books are appreciated on a...

Books are appreciated on a deeper level when you write one yourself. This may seem like a tall order. Yet, over time, it's not a stretch. 150 years ago, it was strange not to have a patent. In modern times, it will be strange to have never been an author.

You're getting nothing done because...

You're getting nothing done because you're trying to do everything.  We're paralyzing ourselves if we try to do too much at once. Start and complete one task, only then move to the next. One thing at a time.

Always!

In the short term...

In the short term, you are as good as your intensity. In the long term, you are only as good as your consistency.

When we react negatively to our...

When we react negatively to our own negative emotions, thinking of them as something to be eliminated, and defeated, we get into trouble. Reactions to unhappiness can change what might just be a brief, passing sadness into a persistent dissatisfaction and overall unhappiness.

When the world assigns you...

When the world assigns you pressure, you get nervous. When you assign yourself pressure, you get creativity. Assign yourself the most pressure. Eventually, the negative stigma regarding the word will fall off. And energy will take its place.

Good explanations are...

Good explanations are acts of creativity. They’re not derived from looking at the past.

Every time you choose a...

Every time you choose a positive thought or a positive action even if you don't do it all the time, you change the course of your life. You start being positive by being less negative and then see how the change impacts your life in a different way.

To be more grateful focus on...

To be more grateful focus on what you have:  The people you love, the opportunities that are around you, the things you enjoy doing, the time you have, the place you live in, and the friends that you have. Grateful people live great lives.