Life always waits for some crisis to occur before revealing itself at its most brilliant.

You’re imperfect, and you’re wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.

Sometimes in tragedy we find our life’s purpose. The eye sheds a tear to find its focus.

The secret of happiness is to count your blessings while others are adding up their troubles.

Nothing reduces the odds against you like ignoring them.

The obstacles of your past can become the gateways that lead to new beginnings.

I wish I could show you, when you are lonely or in darkness, the astonishing light of your own being.

The trick is to be grateful when your mood is high and graceful when it is low.

When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.

When we come close to those things that break us down, we touch those things that also break us open.  And in that breaking open, we uncover our true nature.

Every problem has a gift for you in its hands.

Life’s blows cannot break a person whose spirit is warmed by the fire of enthusiasm.

If pleasures are greatest in anticipation, just remember that this is also true of troubles.

The secret of joy is the mastery of pain.

Nobody can give you wiser advice than yourself.

Pain is not a sign of weakness, but bearing it alone is a choice to grow weak.

Breakdowns can create breakthroughs. Things fall apart so things can fall together.

Life is inherently risky. There is only one big risk you should avoid at all costs, and that is the risk of doing nothing.

In chaos, there is fertility.

Feelings are real and legitimate.