“Grateful people are happy people. The more things you are grateful for, the happier you will be.”

“Comfort zone: simply means the routine of one’s daily life – it is a psychological state in which one feels familiar, safe, at ease, and secure.”

“Always be open to inspiration. You never know where it may come from. Begin with an open mind, end with an inspired heart.”

“The essence of life does not consist in the lushness of your possessions, but in the richness of your heart.”

“Be thankful for the efforts of people who worked hard to get you where you are; you should not take it for granted and treat them with indifference.”

“Stay away from conflictive, negative people that pull you down, because they contaminate your energy and impede your progress. Search for people who look at the world with optimism, that inspire you, make you happy and provide peace of mind.”

“Adversity, if for no other reason, is of benefit, since it is sure to bring a season of sober reflection. People see clearer at such times. Storms purify the atmosphere.”

“The point of simple living, for me has got to be:A soft place to landA wide margin of errorRoom to breatheLots of places to find baseline happiness in each and every day”

“We would do ourselves a tremendous favor by letting go of the people who poison our spirit.”

“I’ve pursued dreams and achieved them, but I don’t think anybody should think their life is incomplete if they don’t follow some dream. Happiness doesn’t come from achievements, or money, or any sort of treasure. Happiness is a frame of mind, not a destination. It’s appreciating what you’ve got and building relationships with those around you.”