"It is impossible to see the world as a friendly place (despite the disappointments and hassles )until the world inside your own mind is also friendly.
When the old thoughts or behaviors arise , see them for what they are ( tired , useless habits ) and move on . They will continue to tug at you , but only as long as you pay attention." ~Stephanie Dowrick
"Before you taste anything, recite a blessing." ~Rabbi Akiva
"I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the world." ~Mother Teresa (Agnes Gonxha Bojarhiu)
"You need to be aware of what others are doing, applaud their efforts, acknowledge their successes, and encourage them in their pursuits. When we all help one another, everybody wins."~Jim Stovall~
"The province of knowledge is to speak; the privilege of wisdom is to listen." ~Anon
"Thousands kiss the books outside, who never look within." ~Anon