The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.

The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.

Generosity is another quality which, like patience, letting go,
non-judging, and trust, provides a solid foundation for mindfulness
practice. You read more

Generosity is another quality which, like patience, letting go,
non-judging, and trust, provides a solid foundation for mindfulness
practice. You might experiment with using the cultivation of generosity as
a vehicle for deep self-observation and inquiry as well as an exercise in
giving. A good place to start is with yourself. See if you can give
yourself gifts that may be true blessings, such as self-acceptance, or
some time each day with no purpose. Practice feeling deserving enough to
accept these gifts without obligation-to simply receive from yourself, and
from the universe.

Man's many desires are like the small metal coins he carries around in
his pocket. The more he has, the read more

Man's many desires are like the small metal coins he carries around in
his pocket. The more he has, the more they weigh him down.

Understand that most problems are a good sign. Problems indicate that
progress is being made, wheels are turning, you are read more

Understand that most problems are a good sign. Problems indicate that
progress is being made, wheels are turning, you are moving toward your
goals. Beware when you have no problems. Then you've really got a problem
. . . Problems are like landmarks of progress.

People travel and wonder at the heights of mountains, at
the huge waves of the seas, at the long course read more

People travel and wonder at the heights of mountains, at
the huge waves of the seas, at the long course of
rivers, at the vast compass of the oceans, at the circular motion of the
stars, and they pass themselves without even wondering.

I would rather be adorned by beauty of character than jewels. Jewels are
the gift of fortune, while character comes read more

I would rather be adorned by beauty of character than jewels. Jewels are
the gift of fortune, while character comes from within.

Any time you try to win everything, you must be willing to lose everything.

Any time you try to win everything, you must be willing to lose everything.

There are three ingredients in the good life: yearning, learning, and
earning.

There are three ingredients in the good life: yearning, learning, and
earning.

Success is a journey...not a destination.

Success is a journey...not a destination.