Change the things that can be changed, accept those that cannot, and have the wisdom to know the difference.
It is in our lowest moods, when we are least equipped to do so, that we are tempted to try to solve problems or resolve issues with others.
Bragging actually dilutes the positive feelings you receive from an accomplishment or something you are proud of. To make matters worse, the more you try to prove yourself, the more others will avoid you, talk behind your back about your insecure need to brag, and perhaps even resent you.
Your job is to try to determine what the people in your life are trying to teach you. You’ll find that if you do this, you’ll be far less annoyed, bothered, and frustrated by the actions and imperfections of other people.
Now is the only time we have, and the only time we have any control over.
The need for perfection and the desire for inner tranquility conflict with each other.
The fact that we can’t see the beauty in something doesn’t suggest that it’s not there. Rather, it suggests that we are not looking carefully enough or with a broad enough perspective to see it.
Proving yourself is a dangerous trap.
A low mood is not the time to analyze your life. To do so is emotional suicide.
Being listened to and heard is one of the greatest desires of the human heart.
Being listened to and heard is one of the greatest desires of the human heart. And those who learn to listen are the most loved and respected.
I am certain that a quiet mind is the foundation of inner peace. And inner peace translates into outer peace.
People are no longer human beings. We should be called human doings.
The truth is, we don’t know what’s going to happen – we just think we do. Often we make a big deal out of something. We blow up scenarios in our minds about all the terrible things that are going to happen. Most of the time we are wrong. If we keep our cool and stay open to possibilities, we can be reasonably certain that, eventually, all will be well. Remember: maybe so, maybe not.
If you want your life to stand for peace and kindness, it’s helpful to do kind, peaceful things.
Seeking first to understand isn’t about who’s right or wrong; it is a philosophy of effective communication.
The sooner we accept the inevitable dilemma of not being able to win the approval of everyone we meet, the easier our lives will become.
Often a single act of kindness sets a series of kind acts in motion.
One of the cardinal rules of joyful living is that judging others takes a great deal of energy and, without exception, pulls you away from where you want to be.
Trust your intuitive heart. How often have you said to yourself, after the fact, “I knew I should have done that”? How often do you intuitively know something but allow yourself to think yourself out of it?