Happiness is an inside job. ~William Arthur Ward Don’t get caught up in relying on someone else to bring you joy. If you want to be happy, the only place you need to look is within yourself. No matter what you have or don’t have, you can only be as happy as you decide to [...]
Forgive all who have offended you, not for them, but for yourself. ~Harriet Nelson Don’t get tricked into believing that holding a grudge is a way of getting even with the person who hurt you. The truth is, resentment holds you back more than your enemy. Forgiveness is not necessarily designed to clear the conscience [...]
Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred to talk. ~Doug Larson Getting caught up arguing your point can prevent you from learning a valuable lesson. Sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself is to simply shut up and listen. Instead of getting caught up in [...]
Whoever gossips to you will gossip about you. ~Spanish Proverb Be careful who you share your secrets with because not everyone is looking out for your best interest. Choose wisely and pay attention, most of the time people will reveal their true intentions. If someone is quick to gossip to you, there’s a good chance [...]
If you have time to whine and complain about something then you have the time to do something about it. ~Anthony J. D'Angelo In this life, you GET what you GIVE. The more you focus on the problem, the more you push yourself away from finding peace. Instead of complaining about your situation, invest that [...]
Before you begin on the journey of revenge, dig two graves. ~Proverb The good and bad that you do to others, always finds its way back to you. Karma is something that you create through your actions and sometimes through your responses. Evil makes its own hell and goodness makes its own heaven. Don’t hurt [...]
One man’s opinion does not have to become your reality – Les Brown People pleasing is the quickest path to an unhappy life. Instead of worrying about what others think, do what you feel is best for your life. People will come and go but you will have to live with your choices for the [...]
Do not let your shadow walk you. You are not a slave of the past. ~Dodinsky The most important person you’ll ever have to forgive in life is yourself. Sometimes we dwell so much on our past mistakes that we miss out on the opportunities of the present. Don’t beat yourself up for past mistakes. [...]
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes. - Author Unknown Everything that you are supposed to have, you will have. So, there's no need to cry over the people or situations that transition OUT of your life. Instead, let nature do its work. Celebrate the present and your [...]
Patience is the ability to count down before you blast off. ~Author Unknown Before you speak, have your facts together. Before you respond in anger, give yourself some time to calm down and think logically. A small amount of patience can save you a large amount of regret.