My deep belief is that all of us have the same lifelong work: to learn honesty, courage, and love. To learn, in other words, how to be our best selves.
Recurrent floods of sadness and anger gradually wash away the rubble of the defunct relationship, leaving only the bits of treasure: the remembered moments of real communion, a new understanding of your own mistakes, a clear picture of the dysfunctions you will never tolerate again.
The power to bring me out of solitude – or to push me back into it – had never belonged to another person. It was mine and only mine.
To be really productive, it’s as important to rest when we’re tired as it is to work when we’re inspired.
If you’re religious, it gives you a perspective.
When making a decision, focus on what feels “shackles off” versus “shackles on”.
I’ve developed the habit of mentally listing things that make me optimistic about the future. I do it every day.
Anger elicits anger, fear elicits fear, no matter how well meaning we may be.
Try seeing your world and yourself this way, eyes open to whatever is before you, mind free of dichotomies. Are you good or bad, fragile or tough, wise or foolish? Yes. And so am I.
The end goal of all of this striving is to live joyfully, and that there are often more direct ways of achieving this than conforming to rigid standards set by social custom.
Learning to quit while you’re not ahead, when the dull ooze of depression tells you things are not going to get any better, is one of the best financial and life skills you can master.
Does this feel warmer or colder?
If you’re feeling abandoned by the world, interact with anyone you can.
Most of our stress and suffering come not from events, but from our thoughts. Reframe from negative thoughts, and stress subsides.
Every instance of heartbreak can teach us powerful lessons about creating the kind of love we really want.
If your life is cloudy and you’re far, far off course, you may have to go on faith for a while, but eventually you’ll learn that every time you trust your internal navigation system, you end up closer to your right life.
Creating ways to be happy is your life’s work, a challenge that won’t end until you die.
To attract something that you want, become as joyful as you think that thing would make you.
Adults under threat feel like children.
Forcing yourself to think happy lies doesn’t heal your dreams. Getting to the truth does.