“Imagine what it would be like to live in a world where you are more concerned about what you have to offer than what you have to hide.”
Seven Cardinal Rules in Life
- Make peace with your past, so it won’t mess up the present.
- What others think of you is none of your business.
- Time heals almost everything, so give it time.
- Don’t compare your life to others and don’t judge them. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
- Stop thinking too much. It’s alright not to know the answers. They may come to you when you least expect it.
- No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
- Smile. You don’t own all the problems in the world. Don’t try to make them your own.
Choose Gratitude
“Gratitude as a discipline involves a conscious choice. I can choose to be grateful even when my emotions and feelings are still steeped in hurt and resentment. It is amazing how many occasions present themselves in which I can choose gratitude instead of a complaint.” – Henri Nouwen