Thought provoking

Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.”

—Marcus Tullius Cicero

““I would not exchange the laughter of my heart for the fortunes of the multitudes; nor would I be content with converting my tears . . . into calm. It is my fervent hope that my whole life on this earth will ever be tears and laughter.” Kahlil Gibran”

— Courage to Change—One Day at a Time in Al‑Anon II by Al-Anon Family Groups

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There are always two voices sounding in our ears—the voice of fear and the voice of confidence. One is the clamor of the senses, the other is the whispering of the higher self.

—Charles B. Newcomb

“Obstacles don’t block the path; they are the path.”

— An AA’s Little Handbook Of HOPE PRAYERS INSPIRATION & LAUGHS: Includes AA Acronyms, AA Prayers, Jokes & Little Quotes From Big Names for Recovering Alcoholics and Other Addicts by Diana Lea, The Bold and Brave, et al.

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No one is crucified alone, and yet no one can enter Heaven by himself.

Once the game is over, the king and the pawn go back into the same box.

— Italian proverb

To wait for moments or places where no pain exists, no separation is felt and where all human restlessness has turned into inner peace is waiting for a dream-world.

—Henri J. M. Nouwen

we can empower ourselves through the magic of belief. Acting as if we feel that extra bit of courage and that we sense God’s presence protecting us can dissipate our fears and bring us new confidence. In doing this, we will gradually come to know the inner resources God has given us. The more we acknowledge our courage, the more it becomes a workin... See more

The difference between having an optimistic, positive attitude and a pessimistic, negative one is simple: optimism allows you to see the opportunity in any difficulty, while pessimism encourages you to see the difficulty in every opportunity