“People are not disturbed by things, but by the view they take of them.” – Epictetus

Be content with what you have, rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.” – Lao Tzu

You’re going to be happy,” said life. But first I’ll make you stubborn.” – Paulo Coelho

Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you.” – Maori Proverb

You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you’ll discover will be wonderful. What you’ll discover is yourself.” – Alan Alda

He who fears something gives it power over him.” – Moorish Proverb

“It’s not too late. The best is yet to come. Invest in thought, follow your hunches, and live the life of your dreams.” – Mike Dooley, Notes From The Universe


“If the sky is black and the rain won’t stop, grab a philosophical umbrella and let the sun figuratively shine in. You can shop if you like to shop, spend time with friends who are fun to be with, or curl up with a good book. Whatever you do, if you do it with a sunny attitude, you can beat the weather outside.” – Wally Amos, The Path To Success Is Paved With Positive Thinking

A person often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it.” – Jean de La Fontaine


Become a possibilitarian. No matter how dark things seem to be or actually are, raise your sights and see possibilities – always see them, for they’re always there.” – Norman Vincent Peale