There are two mistakes one can make along the road to truth - not going all the way and not starting. - The Buddha

There are two mistakes one can make along the road to truth - not going all the way and not starting.
- The Buddha

What are you committed to? Have you started, or are you still thinking about it - and making excuses? Do you work toward your goal each day?

Further reading: Mark Twain: It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.

The Buddha: Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.

The Buddha: Hate is never conquered by hate, Hate is only conquered by love.

Mother Teresa prayer

Mother Teresa prayer

People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered;
... Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives;
... Be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies;
... Succeed anyway.

If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you;
... Be honest and frank anyway.

What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight;
... Build anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous;
... Be happy anyway.

The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow;
... Do good anyway.

Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough;
... Give the world the best you've got anyway.

You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and God;
It was never between you and them anyway.

We can do no great things - only small things with great love.

- Kent Keith (www.paradoxicalcommandments.com)
Mother Teresa kept a copy of this "prayer" on the wall of her orphanage

Further reading: Mother Teresa quotes: Love begins at home

Gandhi: The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.

Five Questions to Ask Yourself When You Feel Sad for No Apparent Reason

Self Confidence quotes

We must let go of the shore

We must let go of the shore To my fellow swimmers: here is a river flowing now very fast. It is so great and swift, that there are those who will be afraid, who will try to hold on to the shore, they are being torn apart and will suffer greatly. Know that the river has its destination. The elders say we must let go of the shore, push off into the middle of the river, and keep our heads above water. And I say see who is there with you and celebrate. At this time in history we are to take nothing personally, least of all ourselves, for the moment we do, our spiritual growth and journey come to a halt. The time of the lone wolf is over. Gather yourselves. Banish the word struggle from your attitude and vocabulary. All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner and in celebration. For we are the ones we have been waiting for. - Hopi Proverb

I hope you dance

When you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance.
- Lee Ann Womack (Watch the I Hope You Dance video)

Today is your day to dance lightly with life.
Sing wild songs of adventure.
Invite rainbows & butterflies out to play.
Soar your spirit and unfurl your joy.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

A few days ago, I asked you to send in your Happy Day quotes. I have put a few of them on a Happy Day Quotes page.

No one is in control of your happiness but you

No one is in control of your happiness but you; therefore, you have the power to change anything about yourself or your life that you want to change. - Barbara De Angelis 

 Self-disciplined begins with the mastery of your thoughts. If you don't control what you think, you can't control what you do. Simply, self-discipline enables you to think first and act afterward. - >Napoleon Hill 

 If we want to direct our lives, we must take control of our consistent actions. It's not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently. - Anthony Robbins 

 egrets are the tears of choices not made and of good deeds left undone. - Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Further reading: Choose Your Habits, Choose Your Life - 5 Secrets For Breaking Your Bad Habits 

  How To Talk Yourself Into Making Personal Changes