Stress is nothing more than a socially acceptable form of mental illness.
Criticism, like swearing, is actually nothing more than a bad habit.
As Mother Teresa reminds us, “We cannot do great things on this earth. We can only do small things with great love.
People who live the most fulfilling lives are the ones who are always rejoicing at what they have.
The next time you find yourself in an argument, rather than defend your position, see if you can see the other point of view first.
Retirement can and will be a glorious time in your life. You’ll love the freedom and ability to try new things. It’s a new phase of life; a chance to be a beginner again.
It seems that we have it backward in our society. We tend to look up to people who are under a great deal of stress, who can handle loads of stress, and those who are under a great deal of pressure.
Make living your life with absolute integrity and kindness your first priority.
It’s the recognition that other people’s problems, their pain and frustrations, are every bit as real as our own – often far worse. In recognizing this fact and trying to offer some assistance, we open our hearts and greatly enhance our sense of gratitude.
If someone throws you the ball, you don’t have to catch it.
You can’t have a better past.
Rather than being afraid to ask for help, remember this: When you ask someone to help you, you are actually doing them a tremendous favor by giving them an opportunity to feel needed.
Ask yourself this question, will this matter a year from now?
The first step to becoming a more peaceful person is to have the humility to admit that, in most cases, you’re creating your own emergencies. Life will usually go on if things don’t go according to plan. It’s helpful to keep reminding yourself and repeating the sentence, “Life isn’t an emergency”.
Every day, tell at least one person something you like, admire, or appreciate about them.