Lost Bottles in The Ocean

The time to relax is when you don't have time for it.

“Every man has his secret sorrows which the world knows not; and often times we call a man cold when he is only sad.”

Understanding the difference between healthy striving and perfectionism is critical to laying down the shield and picking up your life. Research shows that perfectionism hampers success. In fact, it's often the path to depression, anxiety, addiction, and life paralysis.

“Our anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strengths."

Love yourself first, and everything else falls in line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.

Don't be afraid to ask questions. Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. I do that every day. Asking for help isn't a sign of weakness, it's a sign of strength. It shows you have the courage to admit when you don't know something, and to learn something new.

Don't be afraid to ask questions. Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. I do that every day. Asking for help isn't a sign of weakness, it's a sign of strength. It shows you have the courage to admit when you don't know something, and to learn something new.

From what I've seen, it isn't so much the act of asking that paralyzes us--it's what lies beneath: the fear of being vulnerable, the fear of rejection, the fear of looking needy or weak. The fear of being seen as a burdensome member of the community instead of a productive one. It points, fundamentally, to our separation from one another.

Our bodies are our gardens to which our wills are gardeners.

You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.

I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death.

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.

Habit is habit and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed downstairs a step at a time.

“Isn’t it funny how we make rational excuses for being out of alignment? We say, “Well, this ____ and that ____ happened, so it makes perfect sense for me to be feeling like this ____ and wanting to do this ____.” Yet, to this day, I have never met a happy person who adheres to those excuses. In fact, each time I – or anyone else – decide to give in to “rational excuses” that justify feeling bad – it’s interesting that only further suffering is the result.

It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.

Despite my firm convictions, I have always been a man who tries to face facts, and to accept the reality of life as new experience and new knowledge unfolds. I have always kept an open mind, a flexibility that must go hand in hand with every form of the intelligent search for truth.

Have convictions. Be friendly. Stick to your beliefs as they stick to theirs. Work as hard as they do.