Nothing brings about your true destiny like dedicated effort and focused patience.

People who refuse to learn from others are slaves to ignorance, pride, and unfulfilled potential.

You are,

become,

and achieve

what you consistently

think and do.

 

Chasing more happiness equals less overall joy.

When we seek and choose joy, we find happiness. 

But when we chase happiness, we usually miss out on finding and creating joy. 

All suffering can have proven helpful meaning. Don’t seek unnecessary suffering, but embrace it when it comes. To grow we have to suffer, choose that kind of suffering. Internal suffering is a choice, external suffering is a challenge.    

Most (maybe all) emotions are not logical. But logic can be used to adjust or stimulate our emotions.

A calm mind enables the strength of character. Moral strength helps us make the right decisions. When we are strong in the face of pain, grief, and temptation, we develop and show courage. 

When you truly love yourself,

the events of the outside world matter less,

and the opinions of others don’t matter at all. 

Anxiety is choosing to suffer before the pain is real, thus exponentially increasing the amount of pain and suffering we feel. 

A positive mind is a strong and courageous mind.

It is easy and weak to be negative, fearful, and find excuses. 

The courageous mind is hopeful, full of faith, and takes responsibility.