“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” — Albert Einstein I first encountered this thought while reading Stephen Covey’s book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. In it, the author presents two different paradigms (beliefs) regarding the foundation of success in life: the Personality Ethic and […]
“The change we’re looking for is inside our hearts. Events are always effects. One day people love you; the next day you’re their target. One day things are going smoothly; the next day it feels like you’re a total failure. There will always be ups and downs in life. They are part of the human […]
“Heaven is not reached with dry eyes.” Thomas Fuller For some of us, there exists a belief that crying is a manifestation of weakness. According to psychotherapy, however, exactly the opposite is true—sadness is a part of our psychic wholeness, and being able to show our pain is a manifestation of strength, not weakness. As […]
“Do you have the patience to wait until your mud settles and the water is clear? Can you remain unmoving until the right action arises by itself?” Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching
“Sir, my concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God’s side, for God is always right.” Abraham Lincoln There are individuals whom I admire deeply and sincerely. One of them is Abraham Lincoln, whose biography is filled with losses—both personal and professional—marked by much death in his […]
“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” Confucius
“However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?” The Buddha The stumbling block for many people on the path of caring for their soul is that they do not live what they know or preach to others. And the truth […]
“The diamond cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials.” Chinese Proverb If this is your thought of the day, and if this day brings trials, just imagine that God Himself is taking part in the polishing of your essence. It is not easy to become a diamond!
“Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative and creation, there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too.” W.H. Murray
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 If this is your thought of the day, check whether the way you look at nature outside is different from the way you look at your own inner nature. You will realize that these two coincide if, […]
“If people knew how hard I had to work to gain my mastery, it would not seem so wonderful at all.” Michelangelo When we see the achievements of the people we admire, we may be filled with regret that we do not possess their gift. But what lies behind people’s gifts is a great deal […]
“It seems to me that the most characteristic thing about them (immature people) is that they remain passive and complain that their lives do not meet their demands. On the other hand, it is characteristic of the few fully mature people that they consider it their responsibility—and even a welcome opportunity—to meet the demands of […]
